Care Assistant — Grow Your Care Career with Training

Athenacarehomes; King's Lynn; Remote; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully comprehensive induction

Competitive salary, plus enhancements

28 days of holiday per year

Blue Light Card & access to discount

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Athena Care Homes are seeking a compassionate Care Assistant at Goodwins Hall Care Home in King's Lynn to provide high quality care to residents.

You will work up to 44 hours per week on a 12‑hour rota, earn £12.71 per hour, and have access to funded training and development to support NVQ levels and progression. Join a dedicated team committed to person-centered care in a welcoming, community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

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).

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Athena Care Homes are seeking a compassionate Care Assistant at Goodwins Hall Care Home in King's Lynn to provide high quality care to residents.

You will work up to 44 hours per week on a 12‑hour rota, earn £12.71 per hour, and have access to funded training and development to support NVQ levels and progression. Join a dedicated team committed to person-centered care in a welcoming, community-focused setting.