Care Assistant

Asterbury Place
Ipswich, Suffolk

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Ipswich, Suffolk

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Assistant.

The Role

Helping residents to remain as active and independent as possible
Support residents with personal care and mealtimes
Helping identify residents’ unique goals and implement personalised care plans
Supporting residents to explore new interests and engage in physical activities in a motivating and homely environment

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

Wagestream- access your wages at any-time
Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
Annual purchase holiday scheme
Wellbeing support

New to Care?

We have our own Learning Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new carers and support workers and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a carer with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

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At a glance

Location

76 Aster Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP2 0NR

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Pay

Up to £12.45

Shifts

Nights

Contract

Permanent

Reference

SYS-4940

Why work at Asterbury Place

At Care UK's Asterbury Place in Ipswich, Suffolk, providing the highest standard of care for residents is at the heart of what we do. As part of our friendly team, you'll have the opportunity to develop your career and the support to go far.

Our team works in a purpose-built care home with a family atmosphere. We provide residential care, nursing care, and short-term respite care, as well as dementia care, with fantastic facilities for residents, including our own hair salon, café, comfortable lounges and a cinema, and a garden with sensory plants and various seating areas.

We truly believe that every one of us makes a difference. If you're a passionate, caring individual who works well in a team, consider a rewarding career at Asterbury Place.

A care role at Care UK

A care career at Care UK

Develop a fulfilling career as part of a caring and supportive team at Care UK. If you're passionate about helping others, we'll offer you a rewarding job with excellent training opportunities so you can continue to develop your skills.

Whether you’re new to care or are already a committed carer looking to take the next step in your career, at Care UK you can find a fulfilling career as part of a close-knit, friendly team.

Everyone needs to feel motivated and rewarded, so we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. Read more here.

Here at Care UK, we want all our colleagues to have a long and successful career with us. Our vision is to provide an inclusive training culture that empowers all colleagues with sector-leading development opportunities. View our opportunities for apprenticeships, development programmes and career progression.

At Care UK, we're proud to promote our diverse workforce and are committed to nurturing an inclusive culture. Our teams’ wellbeing is our top priority, and we believe it’s important to foster a culture of promoting open and honest conversations. Read more here.

As a colleague at Care UK, we believe it’s important that you know what you can expect from your manager to ensure people are fairly treated and properly recognised from day one. Our People Promise sets out clearly what you can expect from your manager and Care UK.

Trusted to care

A closely-knit team of managers, carers, nurses and support colleagues – and each of us is dedicated to your loved one’s care, health and wellbeing.

I have been in the social care sector for most of my working life, having worked my way up from a carer to home management roles. I have worked with a range of providers, but I became interested in joining Care UK after seeing how they develop their colleagues. I thought this would be a care provider that can really help me progress in my career. I first joined Care UK at Cedrus House in May 2021, and I was promoted to Deputy Manager in January 2023. In December 2023, I moved over to Asterbury Place.

In this role, I believe it’s important to be patient, resilient and supportive. I love that no two days are ever the same. Seeing the smiles on residents’ faces is my favourite part of the day, and I feel proud when they are happy and when colleagues leave their shift happy.

Wendy Hutton Home Manager

Health Investor Awards 2021 finalist - Residential Care Provider of the Year AND Property Developer of the Year

Dementia Hero Awards 2021 finalist - Professional Excellence

UK Employee Experience 2021 Awards Bronze Winner - Employee Training and Development, Empowering Programme

Care Home Awards 2020 winner - Best Larger Care Home Group

LaingBuisson Awards 2020 finalist

National Association of Care Catering Awards 2020 finalist

Skills for Care Accolades 2020 winner - Best Employer Support for Your Registered Manager AND Most Effective Approach to Leadership and Management

LaingBuisson Award 2023 finalist - Excellence in Large Residential Care

Leaders in Care Awards 2023 finalist - Care Home Provider of the Year

Public Sector Catering Awards 2021 winner - Catering Manager of the Year

UK Employee Experience 2022 Awards - Best Use of Digital Technologies

National Care Awards 2023 finalist - Care Home Group

Engage Awards 2023 finalists

Caring UK Awards 2023 winner - Care Group of the Year

Carehome.co.uk Top 20 Large Care Home Groups in the UK 2024

Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care 2023 finalist

Health Investor Awards 2024 finalist - Care provider of the year

NACC Awards 2023 finalist - Catering Manager of the Year

Social Care Top 30 Award 2023 finalist

Care Home Awards 2024 high commendation - Best Care Home Marketing, Advertising or PR Activities

Care Home Awards 2024 finalist - Outstanding Larger Group Care Provider (over 75 homes)

UK Employee Experience Awards 2024 winner - Best Employee Experience Journey

Care Home Catering Awards 2024 finalist - Group Care Home Caterer of the Year

Public Sector Catering Awards 2024 winner - Care Catering Award

UK Employee Experience Awards 2024 winner - Best Company to Work For (large company)

Leaders in Care Awards 2024 finalist - Andrew Knight, Executive of the Year

LaingBussion Awards 2024 finalist - Care Home Group of the Year

National Dementia Care Awards 2024 finalist - Inspirational Leader in Dementia Care, Alison Butler

Women Achieving Greatness in Social Care Awards 2024 finalist - HR & Recruiter award, Victoria Cole

National Care Awards 2021 winner - Care Home of the Year

LaingBuisson Award 2001 winner - Residential Care Provider of the Year

Care Home Awards 2021 winner - Best Larger Care Home Group

National Association of Care Catering Awards 2021 winner - Catering Team of the Year

National Apprenticeship Awards 2021 finalist

Care Home Professional Power List 2021

Social Care Top Leaders Awards 2021 finalist

LaingBuisson Award 2021 winner - Property Developer of the Year

Caring UK Awards 2021 winner

Health Investor Award 2022 winner - Residential Care Provider of the Year

Public Sector Catering Awards 2022 finalists - Care Catering AND Chef of the Year

Nursing Times Awards 2023 winner - Nursing in Social Care

Public Sector Catering Awards 2025 winner - Care Catering Award

Leading Women in Care Awards 2025 finalist - Leader of the Future, Amanda Holland

Care Home Catering Awards 2025 finalist - Group Care Home Caterer of the Year

Public Sector Catering awards 2025 finalist - Health and Nutrition Award

Love Laundry Awards 2024 finalist - Care Home Group

Greater Essex Careers Hub 2024 winner - Employer Encounter of the Year

Caring UK Awards 2024 finalist - Care Group of the Year

Caring UK Awards 2024 finalist - Employer of the Year

Stars of Social Care Awards 2025 winner - Great Marketeer Award (The Big Dementia Conversation)

Dementia Care Awards 2025 finalist - The Dementia Care Employer (Residential) Award

Health Investor Awards 2025 finalist - Residential Elderly Care Provider of the Year - Large Group (30+)

Lottie awards 2025 winner - UK’s Top 10 Large Care Providers

Silver Marketing Association Awards 2025 - winner

Care Home Awards 2023 winner - Best Care Home Marketing, Advertising or PR Activities

Care Home Awards 2022 winner - Outstanding Larger Care Provider

Care Home Professional Power List 2022

Dementia Care Awards 2022 winner - Best Dementia Care Inspiring Leader

NACC Awards 2022 winner - Care Establishment of the Year

Nursing Times Workforce Awards 2022 finalist

Caring UK Awards 2022 winner - Midlands & Wales Care Home of the Year

Social Care Top 30 Award 2022 finalist

LaingBuisson Award 2022 finalist - Large Residential Care

National Care Awards 2022 winner - Care Operations/Area Manager

Leaders in Care Awards 2022 finalist - Care Home Provider of the Year

Health Investor Awards 2023 winner - Residential Care Provider of the Year

UK Employee Experience Awards 2023 winner - Best Employee Engagement

RoSPA Awards 2023 winner - Silver Award

Care Home Catering Awards 2023 finalist - Group Care Home Caterer of the Year

Public Sector Catering Awards 2023 winner - Care Catering Award

Craft Guild of Chefs Awards 2024 finalist - Public Sector Chef Award

Dementia Care Awards 2024 finalist - The Dementia Friendly Business Award

Inhouse Recruitment Awards 2024 winner - Use of Technology

Inhouse Recruitment Awards 2024 finalist - Best Place to Work

Inhouse Recruitment Awards 2024 finalist - Candidate Experience

William Rathbone Awards 2024 winner - Executive Nurse Leadership

Stars of Social Care Awards 2024 winner - Recruitment and Retention Award

The National Care Awards 2024 winner - Care Home Group (Large)

National Association of Care Catering Awards 2024 finalist - Catering Team of the year Award

Care Home Awards 2025 High Commendation - Best Care Home Marketing, Advertising or PR Activities - 'The Big Dementia Conversation'

Care Home Awards 2025 finalist - Best Sustainability Initiative - 'Wildlife Gardens Project'

Care Home Awards 2025 finalist - Outstanding Larger Group Care Provider (over 75 homes)

Carehome.co.uk Top 20 Large Care Home Groups in the UK 2025

NASHiCS Safety in Care awards 2025 winner - Championing Safety in Care

Public Sector Catering awards 2025 finalist - Catering Manager of the Year Award - Andrew Mussett

Palliative and End of Life Care Awards 2025 winner - Workforce Development Award

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Care Assistant

Ipswich, Suffolk

At a glance

Why work at Asterbury Place

A care role at Care UK

A care career at Care UK

Trusted to care

Are you happy to accept 'Functional' cookies?

Care Assistant

Ipswich, Suffolk

At a glance

Why work at Asterbury Place

A care role at Care UK

A care career at Care UK

Rewards and benefits

Learning and development

Diversity and inclusion

Our People Promise

Trusted to care