Care Home Assistant

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Cambridge seeks a Care Home Assistant to deliver quality care to residents. The role involves diverse tasks in care, housekeeping, and catering, requiring excellent communication and team working skills. The ideal candidate has some relevant experience and a positive approach. Competitive pay and a sector-leading benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Some experience in care, housekeeping, or catering.
• Ability to adapt to different tasks and situations.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks to provide quality care to residents.
• Assist in housekeeping and catering duties.
• Deliver a warm and homely atmosphere.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team working skills

Positive can-do approach

Practical skills

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Care Home Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll carry out a range of tasks that help us provide the quality care our residents deserve. No two days will be the same as you take on diverse responsibilities across care, housekeeping and catering. You'll get plenty of variety and will be able to develop a broad range of skills along the way. Whether you're cooking up meals, keeping our environment well‑maintained or spending one‑to‑one time with our residents, you'll be delivering a warm and homely atmosphere where they always come first. If you find yourself drawn to one of the areas you work in, we'll make sure you have the opportunity to progress there full‑time.

ABOUT YOU

As a Care Home Assistant you'll be a big presence in our home, so it's important that you have excellent communication and team working skills and a positive, can‑do approach. You should be practical and willing to turn your hand to different tasks, ready to adapt to all sorts of different situations. You'll need some experience in care, housekeeping or catering, but we'll provide all the training you need to thrive with us.

REWARDS PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector‑leading benefits and rewards package including:

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your can‑do approach and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care and support you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.