Carer - Ipswich, Kesgrave

Find out more about joining our Outstanding-rated team!

You are required to live in or around the areas below for this role.

Ipswich, Kesgrave, Woodbridge, and Felixstowe

Pay: £16.00 (Weekdays) | £17.00 (Evenings & Weekends) + Mileage paid between visits.

Why Right at Home Ipswich Woodbridge & Felixstowe is different:

Many care visits can feel rushed. Ours don't. We are proud to be rated as "Outstanding" by the CQC. Our care inspector said: “People were at the very heart of the service... the philosophy and values were shared across the staff team.”

We Offer You:

  • Time to Care: Minimum one-hour visits mean you are never rushing. You have time to get to know clients and to make it a rewarding role.
  • Work-Life Balance: Whether you want 12 or 40 hours a week, we work with you to fit around your life commitments.
  • Premium Pay: Earn £16.00–£17.00 per hour, plus a mileage allowance to ensure your travel is well-compensated.
  • Career Prospects: We don't just offer a job; we offer a career path with access to quality training and learning.
  • Ongoing Support: Following training, you will 'shadow' experienced team members or have a personal introduction to new clients.
  • Excellent training:to ensure that you are happy and confident in your role. "The training is superb." – Current Care Team Member
So, you don't have a care background? You don’t need a formal care background, just a caring nature. You might even have personal experience of caring for a loved one. We often find that people from Retail, Hospitality, Hairdressing, or Cleaning sectors have perfect transferable skills. Or you may be a HCA or Carer already and looking for a caring employer! Whatever you are doing right now, being part of our team is very likely more rewarding!

The Role:

We support mainly older adults in our local community, to live independently in their own homes. Your day might include:
  • Companionship - you might be the only person your client will see that day.
  • Assisting with light housekeeping to keep the environment tidy, safe, and comfortable.
  • Helping with routines and personal care.
  • Preparing meals or shopping.
  • Accompanying clients to appointments or outings.
All we ask is that you:
  • Have a caring nature and want to help others.
  • Hold a full UK or EU/EEA driving licence and have your own vehicle.
  • Are reliable and can work an agreed pattern. That pattern is negotiable, and could befor example - weekends ONLY; weekends PLUS some evenings; every OTHER weekend PLUS some daytime visits; OR every OTHER weekend PLUS some evenings.
Apply Todayto join a company that listens, values, and appreciates everything you do. (Please note: We do not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot offer sponsorship).
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