Why work with Castlemeadow Care
At Castlemeadow Care, we create care home and independent living communities where our residents, families and care teams enjoy being part of an extended happy family environment. We transform our care environments into welcoming and vibrant places of joy and belonging where the quality of life and wellbeing is high, and every day is meaningful for all.
Rewarded for caring
There is a myth about low pay and benefits for care work which puts off many people. Yes, the hours can be long. Yes, the days are structured in shifts. Yes, there are joyful times and not so joyful times each day when you care for people.
At Castlemeadow Care, we are committed to paying our care teams at least the National Living Wage and offering, where possible, a flexible hours working pattern.
You will be employed directly by us which means that you will receive holiday entitlements and Worksave pension contributions.
A care assistant who works 3 days each week on a 33 hour per week contract will earn on average £1,828 each month before any deductions.
A senior care assistant working 3 days on a 33 hour per week contract will earn on average £2,150 per month before any deductions.
The care hours you work for us are flexible giving you time to study, have another part-time role or look after children and family.
Our benefits
Interested? Then why not Apply to Join our Team.
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What skills do you need
to work in care?
Working in care is all about people and your personality and life skills are more important than your exam results. Full training and support will be provided.
We have compiled a simple checklist of what Castlemeadow Care looks for in a carer to help you decide if working in care would be a good choice for you.
Take our care test
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Castlemeadow Values
Our values underpin everything we do at Castlemeadow Care.
Our teams are encouraged to live by our values every day and with everyone – at work, in the local community and at home.
Learning, earning & training
Castlemeadow Care offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We always encourage all our people to develop their knowledge and skills.
Every new member of our care teams receives a full induction when they join Castlemeadow Care. Our induction provides you with a good understanding of how we provide great care, our values, our processes and our high standards.
Working in care offers many opportunities for a career. Most people who join the care sector do not have an existing qualification in care and learn as they work supported by skills and development training. Like Amy, General Manager at Woodgate Park, you could have a rewarding career working in care.
A senior care assistant working 3 days on a 33 hour per week contract will earn on average £1,848 per month before any deductions.
Faith’s care story
Faith joined Castlemeadow Care in August 2021. She had trained and worked as a hairdresser and had no previous care qualifications before she joined our team at St John’s House, Norwich. Her people skills were the only qualification she needed to join our team.
We are so proud of Faith. She has been recognised for multiple awards, including the Rising Star Award at the Norfolk Care Awards. Her ambition is to be a Registered Manager and run a care home.
Norfolk Care Careers
Chris joined St John’s House as Head Chef in June 2018 after 29 years working in restaurants.
He has been a regional finalist in both the Southeast and Midlands cook-offs, representing his region with great skill and dedication. Chris went on to win the Southeast Regional Cook-Off, earning a place in the National Finals, where he achieved outstanding recognition by winning the prestigious Health and Hygiene Award in 2023.
This competition is organised by the National Association of Care Catering (NACC), a respected organisation with royal endorsement.
Studying for Care Qualifications
Working in care can provide you with a rewarding career path working in both adult social care and in more specialised services.
Studying for the Level 2 Certificate in Adult Social Care is a qualification you may wish to consider if you are looking to advance your career with us.
If your goal is to be the Registered Manager of a Care Home, a QCF Level 5 in Health and Social Care and Children and Young People Services is your goal.
The Level 2 Certificate in Adult Social Care is the equivalent of a GCSE and consists of practical and e-learning lessons which apply to your every day role as a care assistant. It is a qualification that Castlemeadow Care will fund.
Find out more about Level 2 Certificate in Adult Social Care from Skills for Care and learn how you can have a career in care.