- The Brett Lee Trust
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Address: 47 Bucklesham Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP3 8TW
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Salary: £23,000 per annum
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Hours: Full time, 2 Day Care Shifts 9 am to 5 pm and 2 Sleep-in Shifts 5 pm to 9 am per week
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Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
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Reference: 0836
The Brett Lee Trust are seeking a Personal Care Assistant.
Main Purpose of Your Role
As a Personal Care Assistant, you will provide high-quality one-to-one assistance to a 52-year-old man who is looking for a genuinely caring nature, be respectful, patient, reliable, calm when under pressure, flexible in adapting to the way he likes and dedicated to work comfortably to supporting his tailored needs within his family home environment and around friendly dogs; and fulfilling his lifestyle. You will genuinely care about making a positive difference in someone’s life.
A positive attitude and a willingness to learn are key. You are committed to become a long-standing member to the team. You will be guided by his family and established staff team so being a strong team player is essential.
This role is centred around building trust, promoting dignity, and supporting daily routines and personal goals. He has some health care needs and requires full time support during the day and to be present at night. He values stability in his care arrangements, ensuring his needs are met with minimal disruption. He thrives in a calm and positive environment with people who understand and respond well to his non-verbal communication.
You will play a vital part in enabling him to participate in social, recreational, and community activities, i.e. daily trips out, swimming, sailing, bowling, cycling, dog walking and shopping while ensuring his comfort and safety at home.
Close communication with his parents, colleagues and healthcare professionals will be essential.
Most importantly, you are someone who will treat his home with respect and see this role as more than just a job, it’s about working together to support his well-being and quality of life. If you are someone who truly wants to make a difference and be part of something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.
Your responsibilities
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Assist with personal care tasks such as washing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
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Support mobility and physical activity, including walking, exercise, or using mobility aids.
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Help with meal preparation, feeding, and maintaining a healthy diet.
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Administer or prompt medication as required.
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Provide emotional support and companionship to reduce isolation.
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Accompany the client to appointments, social outings, or errands.
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Monitor wellbeing and report any concerns to relevant professionals or family members.
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Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment.
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Maintain accurate records and documentation.
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Carry out light household duties.
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Undertake regular training competencies updates.
What you will need
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Full and Clean UK Driving Licence (Client has own car).
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Meet the requirements for motor insurance purposes.
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Experience in Social Care.
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Good health and fitness with an aptitude for lone working.
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Non-smokers.
About us
The Brett Lee Trust is a Domiciliary Agency regulated by the CQC since 2003 providing supported living for our client with family support and involvement since 2003.
Although as a small organisation we cannot offer broad career opportunities we can provide a rewarding opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in a social care environment.
What we will offer you
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32 days holiday per year.
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Specific on-the-job training.
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Free training and development for all roles.
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Enrolment in the pension scheme.
For more information
Please contact Tan Swee Ai by calling 07938 760401 or emailing: [email protected]
How to apply
Request and complete an Application Form and CV (Curriculum Vitae) to be returned to Tan Swee Ai at: [email protected]
Closing date: 1.00 pm, 14 August 2026.
Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
Safer Recruitment: All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). As part of our Safer Recruitment practices, any offer of employment will be conditional pending receipt of satisfactory references.
Please note
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As we are a small organisation, we do not possess the capacity to sponsor employment visas.
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We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.
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