Compassionate Care Assistant: Training & Career Growth

Athena Care Homes; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction

Holiday enhancements

28 days holiday

Blue Light Card

Refer a friend

Job summary

Athena Care Homes’s Langdon House Care Home in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to provide high-quality care to residents and support individual needs. You will work under the Team Leader, contribute to care plans and assist with daily activities, meals and social engagement.

We offer funded development opportunities, a comprehensive induction, and potential progression to CHAPS or nursing roles, with NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care supported.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care position is desirable; NVQ/QCF Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care in the home, ensuring continuous assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of residents’ care.
• Assist residents during meals to ensure suitable nutrition.
• Participate in activities to promote person-centred care.
• Attend and complete all required training and qualifications.

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Athena Care Homes’s Langdon House Care Home in Cambridge is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to provide high-quality care to residents and support individual needs. You will work under the Team Leader, contribute to care plans and assist with daily activities, meals and social engagement.

We offer funded development opportunities, a comprehensive induction, and potential progression to CHAPS or nursing roles, with NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care supported.