Relief Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.83 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 22 days annual leave (pro rata) |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 March 2026 |
| Location: | Stowupland, Suffolk, IP14 4BW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Orwell Housing Association |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | REQ000194_1771493613 |
Summary
Relief Care Assistants - Steeple View - Stowupland
£12.83 per hour
Various nights and weekend hours and shifts available to cover absence, training and holiday
Ref: SV060
Relief Care Assistants (Nights & Weekends) - Join Our Compassionate Team!
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you have a caring nature and a desire to support others when they need it most? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
About the Role
We are looking for Relief Care Assistants to provide high-quality care and support to our customers and provide cover for nights and weekends. In this rewarding role, you will help individuals maintain their dignity, independence, and well-being.
In caring for our customers, your main duties will include:
- Providing personal care
- Administration and storage of medication
- Housekeeping
- Supporting people through temporary or terminal illness
- Helping with eating and drinking
- Light domestic duties such as bed making
- Support with social, physical activities and mental stimulation such as hobbies and recreation
About You
You will be warm and friendly and have a natural caring nature, great sense of humour and a positive energy that brings a smile to people's faces.
Our customers' ideal candidates will:
- A kind, compassionate, and patient approach
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed
- Have a positive energy that brings smiles to people's faces
- Be a great listener with a caring and supportive attitude
- Want to make a difference every day
- Focus on the individual and not the routine
Interviews: Available Immediately
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those returning to work, career changers, and those with lived experience of care. If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and become part of a caring and supportive team!
Before applying…
Orwell is committed to safeguarding, safer employment practices and upholding the principles of empowerment.
Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).
The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.
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Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.
We know that diverse teams drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply anyway. Your unique experiences, perspectives, skills and most importantly your alignment with our culture and values could be exactly what we're looking for.
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