Job Description

Healthcare Assistant
Ipswich
12.51 - 12.71 per hour DOE + 20% Weekend and Overtime Enhancement & 30% Bank Holiday Enhancement
Full time rotational days and nights Ipswich, Suffolk
Why join us?
Brainkind has exciting career development opportunities for experienced Care Assistants at the beautiful Neurological Care Centre, The Chantry, based in Ipswich, Suffolk. We are looking for compassionate and dedicated experienced carers to join our team.
About us:
The Chantry is a Brainkind specialist neurological care centre based in Ipswich, caring for people aged 18 and over a range of neurological conditions. At The Chantry, we provide the care people need to optimise their health and wellbeing, maximise their independence and support their emotional and social needs.
Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support and help improve the lives of people with a neurological condition or brain injury.
Main duties of the job
About the role:

• To promote choice in the delivery of care and support
• Making decisions to enhance the individuals experience.
• Ensure accurate reporting and documentation.
• Promote Brainkind Values and continued High standards.
• The correct candidate will demonstrate a compassionate and caring nature alongside flexibility with excellent people skills and be a team player.
• Previous experience or education in the field of care is essential.

About us
Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of peoplewith brain injuries in the UK.Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more to recover and meet their personal goals.Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do youll find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.
Rewards
You can look forward to excellent benefits including:

• A competitive rate of 12.51 - 12.71 per hour DOE
• 20% Weekend and Overtime Enhancement & 30% Bank Holiday Enhancement
• 33 Days AL
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent training and support
• Company Pension
• Eye voucher scheme
• Long service and staff awards
• Free parking

Details
Date posted
03 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
12.51 to 12.71 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B0462-25-0085
Job locations
The Chantry
Hadleigh Rd
Ipswich
IP2 0BP
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the role:

• To promote choice in the delivery of care and support
• Making decisions to enhance the individuals experience.
• Ensure accurate reporting and documentation.
• Promote Brainkind Values and continued High standards.
• The correct candidate will demonstrate a compassionate and caring nature alongside flexibility with excellent people skills and be a team player.
• Previous experience or education in the field of care is essential.

Job description
Job responsibilities
About the role:

• To promote choice in the delivery of care and support
• Making decisions to enhance the individuals experience.
• Ensure accurate reporting and documentation.
• Promote Brainkind Values and continued High standards.
• The correct candidate will demonstrate a compassionate and caring nature alongside flexibility with excellent people skills and be a team player.
• Previous experience or education in the field of care is essential.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• About you:
• The correct candidate will demonstrate a compassionate and caring nature alongside flexibility with excellent people skills and be a team player. Successful applicants must have recent experience in the delivery of care in a similar environment and have or be willing to gain an NVQ 2 in health and social care.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• About you:
• The correct candidate will demonstrate a compassionate and caring nature alongside flexibility with excellent people skills and be a team player. Successful applicants must have recent experience in the delivery of care in a similar environment and have or be willing to gain an NVQ 2 in health and social care.

Skills Required