Support Worker / Health Care Assistant - Saxmundham at Ocala Recruitment – Saxmundham, England

ABOUT US:

Ocala Recruitment is the leading care agency in Suffolk for promoting quality care and valuing and appreciating care workers.

We believe that by offering employment that properly pays, values, and appreciates care workers, that they will give us their best to provide quality care services to the people that we care for.

We’ve won a range of awards and nominations for our care! Including business growth and even the 2024 Federation of Small Business Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the whole of the United Kingdom! :o

Our focus is on quality care delivery, and we believe that this means working with amazing people and they need an amazing place to work.

As a care agency, we support a range of services including, learning disabilities, residential care, nursing homes, and homeless units.

Reasons Why We’re An Amazing Place To Work

1. We are the hosts of the county wide Suffolk Carer Appreciation Event!

2. A team of positive and passionate colleagues

3. Real Living Wage and enhancements for nights/weekends

4. Appreciation Gifts and awards

5. Blue Light Discount Cards

6. Events all year round, including the Christmas Party, Carers Week Lunch, Team events

7. The usual stuff like holidays, pension etc

PLUS: We actually make a difference to people lives and support them to live their dreams which makes us feel good!

Is this the GREATEST care job in the entire WORLD?!

Probably… maybe… you tell me! ;)

And here’s why:

We’re not new to care. The leaders at Ocala Recruitment have direct care experience and supporting people. As such… we know the importance of supporting care workers so that they can provide quality care!

The Perfect Candidate Will Tick The Boxes Below:

· You’ll be a people person

· You’ll already have the right to work in the UK (unfortunately we don't have a sponsorship licence!)

· You’ll have at least 6-months care experience (any less and we can't move forward)

· You’ll have cared for people before (and loved it!)

· You’ll have tremendous confidence supporting and caring for people

· You’ll have read the job description and thought “this job is for me!”

· You’ll be able to write care reports that social workers love to read!

· You’ll be motivated by making a difference to peoples lives

· You’ll be reliable, hard working, and all the usual stuff too!

WHAT YOUR TYPICAL DAY COULD LOOK LIKE:

6:50am – Cruise to person your supporting house
6:57am – Make a cuppa, while you get a handover from the night staff
7:24am – Support the person to get up and ready
7:55am – Help make a delicious breakfast
8:34am – Gather bags, water, and lunch for the day
8:54 – Bathroom Break (you can do this whenever you want this is just an example!!)
9:07am – Support person into their car
9:13am – Drive to horse riding activity!
9:47am – Support person to engage with horse riding activity
11:38am – Support person back into their car
12:03pm – Have lunch!
12:38pm – Go for a walk
13:16pm – Bathroom Break (again... no pressure to schedule these!!)
13:35pm – Support person with medication
14:14pm – Write up support notes from the day
14:33pm – Handover to afternoon shift
14:42pm – Enjoy the rest of the afternoon!

The reality and the best thing about working in care is that every day is different!

The Nitty Gritty:

This is a Care Assistant/Support Worker agency role. Which means you get to pick when you work, but just as importantly you get to pick when you do not work!

You'll be providing care and support to a range of care services, and as such the hours of work will depend on the service. We promise to let you know in good time before a shift starts!

This role would suit someone with at least 6-months of experience supporting people, that is looking for flexible working that values them and wants to have a positive impact in our community.

We’re looking for someone to start immediately, following our recruitment and training process.

Want to know more?

Just ask!

Your Next Step:

If you are ready to be part of something extraordinary and make a move – Apply Now!

Ocala Recruitment is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dedicated to bringing all people together to deliver quality care.

#Supportworker #Careworker #Careassistant

Benefits:

• Company events

• Company pension

• On-site parking

• Referral programme