Care Assistant (Drivers Only) — Cambridgeshire

Northcrest Healthcare; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Cambridge is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to support clients across Cambridgeshire. The role includes providing personal care, companionship, and assistance in daily routines. Ideal candidates should possess a valid UK driving license and have access to a car. Flexible shifts with a competitive hourly rate and support for career progression are offered. Previous care experience is beneficial but not required.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate + mileage allowance

Flexible shifts

Paid induction and ongoing training

Supportive management team

Uniform and PPE provided

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a driver with a valid UK driving license.
• Access to your own vehicle is essential.
• Previous care experience is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred personal care.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Assist with mobility and medication prompts.
• Support with household tasks.
• Promote dignity, independence, and wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate care

Mobility assistance

Emotional support

Independence promotion

Job description

About the Role

Northcrest Healthcare is looking for compassionate and reliable Care Assistants to support clients across Cambridgeshire. This role involves personal care, companionship, and helping individuals maintain independence in their own homes. You must be a driver with access to your own vehicle and have the right to work in the UK.

What You’ll Do

• Provide person-centred personal care
• Offer companionship and emotional support
• Assist with mobility, medication prompts, and daily routines
• Support with household tasks
• Promote dignity, independence, and wellbeing

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate + mileage allowance
• Flexible shifts
• Paid induction and ongoing professional training
• Supportive management team
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Clear career progression and development across the UK

Requirements

• Carer (Genuine Occupational Requirement under Equality Act 2010)
• Valid UK driving licence & access to a car
• Right to work in the UK
• Previous care experience is an advantage but not essential