Hours: 35 per week (part time hours would be considered)
We are currently looking for a Care Assistant to join our team across our services.
The Role
As a Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our residents. This includes providing personal care, offering reassurance, supporting with mobility, and ensuring residents feel safe, comfortable, and respected at all times. No days are the same, but every shift is rewarding.
What You Can Expect in Return
At Balkerne Gardens Trust, we value our people and go above and beyond to ensure you feel appreciated. Here’s what we offer:
- Competitive pay at the Real Living Wage (above the National Minimum Wage)
- Paid training to support your learning and professional growth
- Quarterly attendance bonus as a thank you for your commitment
- Generous annual leave – 20 days plus bank holidays, plus an additional wellbeing day (additional days added the longer you stay with the trust)
- Refer a Friend scheme – a £200 bonus given when your referred friend passes their probation
- Blue Light Discount Card giving you savings across hundreds of retailers online and in-store
- Access to our Wellbeing Programme, where each month the trust does something to support you in health and happiness
- Free Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support
- Free DBS check provided by us
Why Join Us?
Established in 1836, Balkerne Gardens Trust is a not-for-profit organisation with a long-standing commitment to providing excellent care and support to the Colchester community. When you join us, you are not simply taking on a role, you are becoming part of a close-knit, values-driven organisation where teamwork, kindness, and respect shape everything we do. With a high staff-to-resident ratio, gives you the time and capacity to build meaningful relationships and make a genuine and lasting difference to people’s lives, while being fully supported, developed, and empowered to grow and thrive in your career.
Inclusivity and Opportunities for All
Balkerne Gardens Trust is proud to be an inclusive and diverse employer. We are committed to offering fair opportunities for employment and progression to everyone, regardless of background, age, ethnicity, gender, disability, or beliefs. We believe our strength lies in our people, and we welcome applications from all walks of life.
If you have any questions, please contact recruitment@bgtrust.org
We look forward to hearing from you.
View full job description here: Care Assistant job description
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