Compassionate Care Assistant - Career Growth & Training

Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully comprehensive induction

Competitive salary with enhancements

28 days of holiday per year

Blue Light Card discount platform

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Alex Wood House Care Home in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support residents with daily care needs and to participate in meaningful activities, delivering person-centred care.

The role includes an on-going training pathway with fully funded apprenticeships toward NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care and a comprehensive induction.

Shifts total 18 hours per week on a rota from Monday to Sunday, with days and nights paid at £12.71–£13.23 per hour.

Qualifications

• A genuine caring attitude and a passion for care.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care is desirable and supported to achieve.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care in the home, ensuring ongoing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of residents' care.
• Assist residents during meals to ensure they receive suitable meals.
• Participate in activities to promote person-centred care within the home.
• Attend and complete all required training and qualifications (statutory, mandatory and developmental).

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Alex Wood House Care Home in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support residents with daily care needs and to participate in meaningful activities, delivering person-centred care.

The role includes an on-going training pathway with fully funded apprenticeships toward NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care and a comprehensive induction.

Shifts total 18 hours per week on a rota from Monday to Sunday, with days and nights paid at £12.71–£13.23 per hour.