Care Assistant

CCH Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Paid induction

Career growth

Family-friendly

National opportunities

Perks & discounts

Job summary

CCH Group in Cambridge is looking for a compassionate Complex Care Assistant to support a young gentleman with spinal cord injury. This role offers day shifts, 8am to 8pm, and a welcoming team focused on high-quality, person-centred care.

You will assist with personal care, meal preparation, cleaning and laundry, attending social activities and appointments, and using specialist moving and handling equipment.

Qualifications

• No complex care experience required; training provided.
• Spinal injury experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care.
• Meal preparation.
• Cleaning and laundry.
• Attend social activities and appointments.
• Use specialist moving and handling equipment.

Skills

Empathy

Spinal injury experience

Job description

Company Description

Location: Arbury, Cambridge

Pay: £13.25 per hour

Shifts: Days - 8am - 8pm

We are CCH. With 14,000 colleagues across 32 care companies, we have one purpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We’re not only changing lives, we’re transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care.

What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves:

• 5,243 care professionals have referred a friend to join our company.
• 135 internal promotions were earned in just 12 months
• Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional

At Total Community Care, part of CCH, we live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart and we’re looking for like-minded people to join our growing Complex Care team in Cambridge.

Job Description

What you’ll need

We are seeking a compassionate Complex Care Assistant to join our existing team to care and offer support for a young gentleman with a spinal cord injury.

You will be helping our client with everyday tasks which can include:

• Support with personal care
• Meal preparation
• Cleaning/laundry
• Attending social activities & appointments
• Using specialist moving and handling equipment.

He has a wide array of hobbies and interests that he'll likes to express and share with his care team such as gaming, cars, film and tv shows.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

You don’t need complex care experience to apply for this role as this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and become part of a team that makes a real difference. However experience with spinal injuries would make your application extremely advantageous.

Additional Information

Here’s what makes us different:

• Free DBS check – we cover the full cost of the DBS application
• Full training & paid induction - no experience needed
• Career growth - clear progression into senior & leadership roles
• Family-friendly - enhanced leave for life’s big moments
• National opportunities - relocate and continue your career within CCH
• Perks & discounts - Blue Light Card, RAF scheme, and more