Care Assistant nights (Mat Cover) - Grove Court


Company:	EFHL
Salary:	£13.45 - £14.08
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	IP12 4BW
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	30 Jul 2026
Closing date:	27 Aug 2026

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Summary

Care Assistant (nights) Maternity Cover - Grove Court Care Home

CQC rating: Outstanding (April 2026)

Address: Grove Court, Beech Way, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4BW

Hourly Rate: £13.45 - £14.08 per hour

Contract: Full-time, 36.75 hours per week, maternity cover position for up to 12 months. The contract will end upon the return of the substantive postholder from maternity leave and may therefore be shorter or longer than 12 months.

Shifts: 12.25 hour shift, including weekends.

Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes. Our company values are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

Our Grove Court Home is a purpose-built care home located in beautiful grounds in one of the prettiest parts of England. We provide the highest levels of residential and nursing care from a committed and experienced team.

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to deliver high‑quality, personal care needs of residents in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence. Working alongside our clinical and senior care teams, you’ll help create a safe, engaging and comfortable environment where residents can thrive.

What you'll do

Deliver personal care in line with care plans and procedures, documenting accurately.

Report any changes, concerns, incidents, or complaints promptly to senior staff.

Support residents with social activities, routines, and meaningful engagement.

Maintain a clean, safe, secure environment and ensure equipment is used/stored safely.

Maintain confidentiality and comply with all policies; take responsibility for ongoing learning and development.

Qualifications & Skills

Secondary school education with good numeracy and literacy.

Ability to communicate clearly in English.

Level 2 in Care (or willingness to work towards it).

Experience caring for older people.

Basic knowledge of Care Workers’ Codes of Practice.

To Apply

Application deadline is by 7th August 2026. The interviews will be held in person at Grove Court.

For more information on working in our team or to have an informal visit please contact Grove Court on 01394 446500.

Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

In return for the wonderful contribution our employees make we offer the following benefits:

Enhances pay for family leave

Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay

Group pension scheme

Occupational sick pay after probation

Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.

Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends (refer a friend scheme) which you can cash in when you choose

Free Blue Light card – provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts

Long service awards

Subsidised meals while on duty

Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities

Safeguarding:

In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

Criminal record checks:

As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:

Elizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences.

Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.

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