Care Assistant

Alina Homecare; Cottenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus £500

Flexible hours

Competitive pay

24/7 wellbeing support

Exclusive staff discounts

Self development

Paid holiday & training

Pension

Job summary

Alina Homecare is looking for Care Assistants to support clients in their own homes in Cottenham. You’ll provide companionship, personal care, medication reminders, meals, housekeeping and mobility support, helping clients maintain independence with dignity.

All training is provided; joining bonus of £500 and flexible/guaranteed hours including part-time and full-time positions. Advanced training and career development opportunities are available through the Alina Homecare Academy.

Qualifications

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times.
• A responsible, dedicated & flexible approach to your work.
• A driving licence & access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Companionship – being a friendly face and preventing loneliness.
• Personal care – all aspects of personal hygiene.
• Medication – collecting prescriptions and providing reminders.
• Mealtimes – preparing tasty meals.
• Housekeeping – keeping their home just the way they like it.
• Mobility – help with getting around.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Compassion

Flexibility

Driving licence

Job description

• Earn up to £16.85/hour
• £500 joining bonus
• No experience needed

Competitive pay and full training

Make a real difference to people in Cottenham

Develop & grow with us as a Care Assistant with Alina Homecare Cambridge.

Make a difference to the lives of local people living in Cambridge and surrounding areas.

Bring your caring and compassionate attitude to our fantastic Team.

As an Alina Homecare Care Assistant, you'll deliver award winning care to support our clients in their own homes to maintain their independence, dignity and self worth. Every day is different!

You’ll help with…

• Companionship – being a friendly face & preventing loneliness
• Personal Care – all aspects of personal hygiene
• Medication – collecting prescriptions & providing reminders
• Mealtimes – preparing tasty meals
• Housekeeping – keeping their home just the way they like it
• Mobility – help with getting around

You’ll enjoy…

• Joining bonus -up to 500.00
• Flexible & guaranteed hours – including full & part time hours
• Competitive pay rates
• 24/7 wellbeing support – nurturing your mental health
• Exclusive staff discounts – big deals on top brands
• Self development – career opportunities if you want
• Local work & paid mileage – short commutes helping local people (Mileage paid every two weeks)
• Paid holiday & training – to support your career
• Enhanced pay – for weekends & bank holidays
• Pension – to help prepare for your future
• Refer-a-Friend scheme* – earn £500.00 for every friend that starts with us

*T&Cs apply.

You’ll need…

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times
• A responsible, dedicated & flexible approach to your work
• A driving licence & access to a vehicle

You’ll receive advanced training from our exclusive Alina Homecare Academy where you’ll learn how to deliver our high standards of quality care so previous experience or qualifications aren’t required.

All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Homecare Support Worker

Location
Cottenham, CB24 8TZ

Pay
£14.50 - £16.85/hour

Hours
Flexible hours available, Part-time and full-time positions, Morning, afternoon, evening and weekend shifts, Minimum 16 hours per week

Bonus
£500 joining bonus

Ref
CA-Cottenham-270826

Closes
2026-11-11