Care Assistant

Excelcare Holdings; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend £500

DBS paid by Excelcare

Induction programme

Funded qualifications

Paid uniform

Employee of the month £100

Team appreciation week

Job summary

Excelcare Holdings’ Aliwal Manor Care Home in Whittlesey, Cambridge, is hiring a Bank Care Assistant to support residents with meals, personal care and daily charting, while promoting independence, dignity and respect.

We offer on-site parking, DBS paid by Excelcare, 28 days holiday including bank holidays, annual salary reviews, a funded apprenticeship programme and additional rewards such as £500 Refer a Friend and Employee of the Month bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment is preferred, especially with older adults or dementia.
• Ability to assist with mealtimes, personal care, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mealtimes and personal care for residents.
• Complete daily records, charts and care plans.
• Engage residents in meaningful activities and promote independence.

Skills

Care experience

Reliability

Team player

Job description

As a Bank Care Assistant at our Aliwal Manor Care Home in Whittlesey, Cambridge, you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day.

Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the 'family' and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

• £13.45 per hour
• Bank vacancies available.
• Days from 8am -8pm Night shifts from 8pm - 8am, Monday - Sunday.

About the role:

As a Care Assistant you will be assisting with mealtimes, personal care and completing current and appropriate documentation which includes daily record keeping, charts and care plans. You will be engaging in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect.

What we are looking for from you:

Experience in a care environment either in a care home, as a home care worker or caring for a loved one would be ideal, however if you have a caring and kind approach and the desire to work with older people - become one of the Excelcare family.

What we offer in return for your hard work:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Free on-site parking*
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Annual salary review
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
• Comprehensive induction programmeFunded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
• Team appreciation week

*Terms and Conditions apply