Care Assistant - Days

Runwood Homes is recruiting a Care Assistant to work day shifts at its care home in Horstead. The role is about helping residents live full lives and keep their independence in a warm, caring setting.

What you would be doing:

• Supporting residents with their daily care in a kind and compassionate way
• Helping residents stay as independent as possible
• Joining in with daily activities that give residents purpose and enjoyment

What they are looking for:

• You do not need previous care experience, although it is useful
• Empathy and a warm-hearted approach
• A positive, can-do attitude
• Good communication skills

This is a good starting point if you are new to care, as Runwood provides an induction and ongoing training.

Pay is £12.72 an hour for 24 hours per week. Runwood lists these benefits: 28 days paid holiday, weekly pay, a pension scheme, a Blue Light Card with discounts on travel, dining and days out, an Employee Assistance Scheme that also covers immediate family, a full induction and ongoing training, a free DBS check and uniform, funding and support towards NVQs, career progression and Employee of the Month awards.

Appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including a DBS check. The closing date is 2 December 2026, and the vacancy may close early if enough applications are received.

Apply directly on Runwood Homes's website using the button on this page.