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We are a not for profit Housing Association providing high quality, affordable housing, support and care services for older people in Sussex. We reinvest our profit back into the organisation so we can continiously improve our properties and brighten our residents' lives.
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Paul reflects on working in a care home compared to a hospital
“I started working at Saxonwood in November as a Domestic Assistant and came from working at the Conquest Hospital as a House Keeper.
Working at Saxonwood is a lovely environment and I get to socialise with the residents and the team is a lot smaller, so I get to know people better.
As a domestic I help to keep the home presentable and up to standard. I enjoy going out of my way to help the residents and do little tasks they ask me to do, it helps brighten their day and I enjoy the chat and hearing about their lives and what they’re up to for the day ahead.
I work part time, which gives me time to spend with my one year old and time at home. It’s a good balance for me and I pick up extra shifts when I can which is always handy.
I’m also a Bank Kitchen Assistant and do a half day or a long day when they need me. I have experience in the kitchen too as I studied catering and hospitality at college and worked in a pub, so I’m familiar with what’s required and enjoy the variety.
I hadn’t worked in a care home before so it was a new environment for me, it’s a homely atmosphere at Saxonwood and so is quite different from a hospital, residents are happy to be here and it’s comforting and friendly.
I’d definitely recommend working in a care home. If you hadn’t thought about it before, there are different opportunities and you can find a role that suits what you enjoy.”
Thanks to Paul for sharing his thoughts about his job and what it's like to work in a care home. If you're interested to learn about the opportunities we have, please click here to see our current vacancies.