Care Assistant

Excelcare Holdings; Whittlesey; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend £500

DBS paid by employer

Funded qualifications

Paid uniform

Employee of the month £100

Team appreciation week

Job summary

Excelcare Holdings in Whittlesey, Cambridge area, is seeking a Bank Care Assistant at Aliwal Manor Care Home. You will support residents with mealtimes, personal care and daily records, while promoting independence, dignity and respect.

You’ll join a compassionate team with flexible hours. Benefits include 28 days holidays, on-site parking, enhanced holiday pay and an annual salary review.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment preferred but not required.
• Caring and kind approach to older people is valued.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliability

Team player

Communication

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
• 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*
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
• Team appreciation week

*Terms and Conditions apply