Female* Home Carer

• St Elizabeth Care Agency, Ipswich and Woodbridge
• £24,753 per annum
• 37.5 hours per week
• Permanent
• Reference: 0797

• Would you like to make a difference to people’s lives? 
• Are you looking for a rewarding career with a company that is passionate about the service it provides and awarded a rating of ‘Outstanding’ from the Care Quality Commission? 

If so, look no further!

Our team are proud to deliver ‘outstanding’ (as rated by the Care Quality Commission) personal and practical domestic support to people living in our local community. We support individuals from the age of 18 who, for various reasons, are unable to manage some aspects of their daily lives or access the community. We currently provide services in Woodbridge, Ipswich and surrounding areas.

The role

You will provide high quality care and support to clients living in their own homes. Enabling clients to continue living at home, to retain their independence, and to lead their lives as fully as possible, in accordance with their needs, wishes and choices.

A minimum of 1 years’ experience in a similar role is essential along with a full clean driving licence with business class 1 insurance. The role will require supporting individuals with complex needs and driving their accessible vehicles.

Employee Benefits:

• paid mileage at 45p per mile
• a fulfilling and rewarding role making a difference every day
• full induction, paid training and ongoing support
• shadowing and client introductions
• free uniform, DBS, handbook and toolkit
• regular supervision, team meetings and 24/7 support
• access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• career progression including QCF and other training opportunities
• eligibility for a Blue Light Card (which offers a wide range of discounts)

This is what some of our carers have said when we asked them why they like working for St Elizabeth Care Agency:

• ‘The support and care we put in place for individuals in the community is fantastic’
• ‘Flexibility that suits my life and my other commitments.’
• ‘I really like that the money made by the care agency goes to help fund the hospice.’
• ‘Very approachable office/ managerial staff. Flexible working. Good length of client appointments to get things done. Varied tasks.’
• ‘To work in a supportive team where I feel valued. Knowing that I contribute to making a positive difference in people’s lives, not only to our clients but also to the individuals and families that receive support from the Hospice.’

We also have opportunities available for part time, full time domiciliary work on a zero hour’s basis. 

If you would like to make a positive difference in people’s lives, feel valued and supported then why not get in touch?

For an application pack or further information please email: gemma.clover@stelizcare.co.uk or telephone: 01473 707900.

Alternatively, you can download an application pack at: www.stelizabethcareagency.co.uk

Closing date: 19 September 2024.

All profits made by the agency are donated to the Hospice to further its work to improve life for people living with a progressive illness. 

*Please note that this role is open to women only due to the needs of the people you will be supporting. This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.