Care Assistant (Bank)

Ashlynn Grange Care Home; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care facility in Peterborough is seeking a caring individual for the role of Care Assistant. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality care, assisting residents during meal times, and engaging in activities that promote person-centered care. Ideal candidates should have NVQ/QCF Level 2 qualifications in Health & Social Care, although training will be provided. Competitive salary, generous holidays, and additional benefits available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days of holiday per year

Free Blue Light Card

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a Care position is desirable but not mandatory.
• Genuinely caring individual focused on residents' needs.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to ensure continuous assessment and planning for residents.
• Assist residents during meal times with suitable meals.
• Participate in activities to promote person-centered care.
• Complete all required training and qualifications.

Skills

Passion for care

Written and verbal communication skills

Positive attitude

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 Diplomas in Health & Social Care

Job description

Care Assistant – Ashlynn Grange Care Home

As a Care Assistant at Ashlynn Grange Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring a high level of care is provided to our residents.

About Ashlynn Grange Care Home

Ashlynn Grange is an exceptional 153‑bed care home in Peterborough. The home prides itself on the surrounding gardens that grow flowers and a variety of different vegetables. The level of care at Ashlynn Grange is exceptional, and all staff love to keep residents entertained with a full programme of activities and live performances on our outdoor stage. Our newly refurbished café is available to our residents and their visitors, serving a variety of fresh tea, coffee and cakes daily.

About the role

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Care Assistant will provide high quality care to residents at all times, paying attention to their specific and individual needs. You will participate in meaningful activities when possible, and ensure that care plans are appropriate to each resident's needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care in the home, to ensure continuous assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of residents' care.
• Assist residents during meal times ensuring they receive meals that are suitable.
• Assist with and participate in all activities provided within the home to promote person‑centred care.
• Attend and complete all training and qualifications (statutory, mandatory and developmental).

Training, Skills & Experience Required

• A passion for care – we're looking for a genuinely caring individual who will put the needs of our residents first.
• Experience in a Care position and being NVQ/QCF Level 2 Diplomas in Health & Social Care qualified is highly desirable – but we can support you to achieve all qualifications required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an enthusiastic and positive attitude.

What we can offer

• Competitive salary, plus enhancements on bank holidays.
• 28 days of holiday per year.
• Free Blue Light Card & access to the Blue Light discount platform.
• Refer a friend scheme.

About Athena

Athena Care Homes are a family‑run business with seven homes across East Anglia. We have care homes in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Kings Lynn (West Norfolk) & Ipswich (Suffolk). We want to be the first choice for high quality residential, nursing and dementia care, leaving a positive legacy within our communities. Our care homes are managed by amazing and passionate people, including strong leadership by our home managers with dedicated care, clinical, hospitality and activities teams to provide exceptional care and experience, achieving brilliant outcomes for people in our care. We hold our values close to our hearts and ensure that team members throughout each of our residential and nursing homes understand them and what importance they hold. We approach everything we do with thought, and we deliver with passion.