Care Assistant

Excelcare Holdings; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned care home group in Wisbech is seeking a Care Assistant to join their compassionate team. Responsibilities include assisting with daily care activities, promoting independence, and engaging with residents in meaningful activities. The position offers a competitive pay rate of £12.85 per hour for 36 hours a week with a commitment to work weekends. Join us for a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the lives of older individuals while benefitting from comprehensive training and generous holiday leave.

Benefits

28 Days holiday including bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500

Paid DBS certificate

Comprehensive induction programme

Funded qualifications

Paid uniform

Employee of the month reward

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment or similar role preferred.
• A caring and kind approach is necessary.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mealtimes and personal care.
• Engage in meaningful activities with residents.
• Complete daily record keeping and care plans.

Skills

Caring approach

Reliability

Good communication skills

Job description

As a Care Assistant at our Glennfield House Care Home in Wisbech, 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:

• £12.85 per hour
• 36 Hours a week Full‑time vacancy available.
• Day or night shifts from 8am - 8pm/8pm - 8am, Monday - Sunday. You must be able to work alternate weekends.

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 programme
• 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

If you are interested in the position, please apply today – we look forward to hearing from you.