Care Worker

Are you an experienced and dedicated Care Worker who would like to work for an ‘OUTSTANDING’ CQC rated care service which has also won ‘Care Service of the Year’ and ‘Inspiring Manager’ in the Suffolk Care Awards?

Do you enjoy helping others and making a significant difference to someone’s life?

Suffolk Mind is a registered charity promoting mental health and well-being services throughout Suffolk and we want to make Suffolk the best place in the world for talking about and taking care of mental health.

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated care worker to work within our friendly residential home – Montrose House, located in north east Ipswich.

We provide 24 hour care and support tailored to the needs of the individual. Social activities are provided within the home and staff can also accompany residents on trips out as well as to health appointments.

Hours:

18 hours per week
3 week rota pattern: Week 1 Sat & Sun, Week 2 Tues & Thurs, Week 3 Fri, Sat & Sun
(Plus the option to cover extra shifts -to cover sickness/holiday)

Salary:

From £8.91 per hour – £9.61 per hour
(FTE £17,143 – £18,500 per annum pro rata plus earn up to £700 per annum for sleep in payments)

Key requirements:

Previous experience in a caring role
Ability to do sleep-ins (one in every three weeks)
Hold or be willing to work towards at least a Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification
Good communicator
Flexible team player

Benefits:

25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time + an annual option to buy or sell annual leave)
Pension scheme
Occupational sick pay
Free DBS check
Free internal wellbeing course available – Your needs met
Free tea/coffees
Christmas party/lunch
Family friendly culture

Please complete an application form by applying through our website, visit get involved/job vacancies.

Please note:
If you are shortlisted we will require a completed Suffolk Mind application form prior to interview.

If you would like your application sent out in the post – please contact hrteam@suffolkmind.org.uk