Care Assistant

Athena Care Homes; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Cambridge is seeking a Care Assistant to ensure high levels of care for residents. Responsibilities include delivering personal care, assisting during meals, and participating in activities. Ideal candidates will have a passion for care and strong communication skills. The role provides opportunities for career progression and support for obtaining health and social care qualifications. Competitive pay rates are offered for both day and night shifts.

Benefits

Fully comprehensive induction

Competitive salary

28 days of holiday per year

Free Blue Light Card

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Genuinely caring individual who puts residents' needs first.
• Experience in a Care position preferred.
• Ability to attain qualifications provided by the employer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care ensuring continuous assessment and evaluation of residents’ care.
• Assist residents during meal times.
• Participate in activities to promote person-centred care.
• Attend and complete all required training and qualifications.

Skills

Passion for care

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Positive attitude

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 Diplomas in Health & Social Care

Job description

As a Care Assistant at Langdon House Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring a high level of care is provided to our residents.

About Langdon House Care Home

Langdon House is an exceptional residential care home in Cambridge. At Langdon House we pride ourselves on our family-feel, attractive gardens and providing outstanding care to each of our residents.

We’re based in a quiet nook in Chesterton on the north eastern side of Cambridge, three miles from the city centre. Our home offers fantastic 24-hour care to up to 51 residents.

The role

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Care Assistant will provide high quality care to residents at all times paying attention to their specific and individual needs. You will participate in meaningful activities when possible, and ensure that care plans are appropriate to each resident’s needs.

One of our values is Celebrating Every Individual and we have fantastic Learning and Development options at Athena Care Homes to support your progression. Development from this role can take you onto CHAPS or nursing positions, and we offer fully funded apprenticeships to help you achieve an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care. However, if the traditional qualifications aren't for you, or you have a specific interest, we have a variety of other options to support your career journey.

Salary & Shift Pattern

Days – £12.60 per hour.

Nights – £13.23 per hour.

Shift Pattern: Up to 44 hours per week, 12-hour shifts worked on a rota basis from Monday to Sunday.

Home location: 20 Union Lane, Chesterton, Cambridge, CB4 1QB – 3 miles from the city centre.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver care in the home, to ensure continuous assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of residents’ care.
• Assist residents during meal times ensuring they receive meals that are suitable.
• Assist with and participate in all activities provided within the home to promote person‑centred care.
• Attend and complete all training and qualifications (statutory, mandatory and developmental).

Training, Skills & Experience Required

• A passion for care – we’re looking for a genuinely caring individual who will put the needs of our residents first.
• Experience in a Care position and being NVQ/QCF Level 2 Diplomas in Health & Social Care qualified is highly desirable – but we can support you to achieve all qualifications required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an enthusiastic and positive attitude.

What we can offer

• Fully comprehensive induction.
• Competitive salary, plus enhancements on bank holidays.
• 28 days of holiday per year.
• Free Blue Light Card & access to the Blue Light discount platform.
• Refer a friend scheme.

About Athena Care Homes

Athena Care Homes are a family run business with seven homes across East Anglia. We have care homes in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Kings Lynn (West Norfolk) & Ipswich (Suffolk).

We want to be the first choice for high quality residential, nursing and dementia care, leaving a positive legacy within our communities.

Our care homes are managed by amazing and passionate people, including strong leadership by our home managers with dedicated care, clinical, hospitality and activities teams to provide exceptional care and experience, achieving brilliant outcomes for people in our care.

We hold our values close to our hearts and ensure that team members throughout each of our residential and nursing homes understand them and what importance they hold. We approach everything we do with thought, and we deliver with passion.