Female Home Carer
Suffolk County CouncilIpswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom, East of England
Overview
This is a local council role with Suffolk County Council based in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
- St Elizabeth Care Agency
- Address: Ipswich, Woodbridge and surrounding areas
- Salary: £15.75 – £19.07 per hour
- Hours: Full Time or Part Time
- Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
- Reference: 0901
Ever thought about a career in social care making a positive difference in people’s lives? St Elizabeth Care Agency are looking for caring, compassionate and hardworking Female Home Carers* to join our well-established team.
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.
We have both part time and full-time positions available covering a variety of hours to include mornings, evenings and alternate weekends. Due to the nature of our services a full clean driving license with business class 1 insurance and access to a vehicle is essential.
No experience is required, bring your personal qualities and we will provide a comprehensive training package to include shadowing our experienced carers. You will receive excellent support to ensure that you are happy and confident in the role.
This is what some of our carers have said when we asked them why they like working for St Elizabeth Care Agency:
- ‘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’
- ‘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.’
- 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 the Care Certificate
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card (which offers a wide range of discounts)
- Refer a friend scheme worth £200 following successful completion of their probation period
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, contact Gemma Clover by emailing gemma.clover@stelizcare.co.uk or calling 01473 707900.
Closing date: 1pm, 24 September 2026
*Please note that this role is open to females 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.
Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK – we do not offer Visa Sponsorship.
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.
How this role compares
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