Care Assistant

TLC Care; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Pension scheme

Free meal

28 days holiday

Uniform provided

Job summary

TLC Care in Cambridge is looking for compassionate Healthcare Assistants to provide person-centred care to residents, helping maintain dignity and independence in a safe environment.

You'll join a friendly team; full training provided; flexibility to work day/night shifts and weekends on a rota; competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Full training provided; prior healthcare experience not required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible to work night shifts and weekends on a rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents (washing, dressing, toileting, grooming, mobility).
• Support residents' physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing.
• Assist with mealtimes, meeting dietary and swallowing needs.
• Maintain dignity, privacy and independence in care.
• Maintain daily care records and documentation.
• Help residents take part in activities and social events.
• Assist with appointments, hospital visits, or outings.
• Keep rooms tidy and environment clean and safe.
• Welcome visitors and create a warm environment for residents and families.

Skills

Compassionate

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Dedication

Job description

Are you a compassionate, dedicated individual who is passionate about making a real difference in people's lives?

We are looking for caring and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants to join our friendly team. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide high‑quality, person‑centred care to our residents, helping them maintain their dignity, independence, and quality of life in a safe and supportive environment.

This role includes working days and night shift. Weekend working is also required on a rota basis, so flexibility is essential.

Whether you're an experienced Healthcare Assistant or looking to build a rewarding career in care, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will:

• Provide personal care, including assisting residents with washing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and mobility.
• Support residents with their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing.
• Assist residents during mealtimes, ensuring dietary needs and swallowing requirements are safely met.
• Promote dignity, independence, privacy, and respect in all aspects of care.
• Maintain accurate daily care records and documentation.
• Support residents to take part in activities, hobbies, and social events.
• Assist residents attending appointments, hospital visits, or community outings where required.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment, including making beds, cleaning equipment, and ensuring residents' rooms are tidy.
• Welcome visitors and provide a warm, friendly environment for residents and their families.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• You don't have to have previous experience as you will receive full training, but you must have compassion, dedication and a genuine interest in the people you care for.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work predominantly night shifts, with occasional day shifts if required, and weekends on a rota basis.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Paid training and ongoing professional development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Support to achieve Health & Social Care qualifications.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Pension scheme.
• Uniform provided.
• Refer a friend incentive scheme
• 28 days holiday per year
• Free meal