Compassionate Care Assistant — Training & Progression

Athena Care Homes; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully comprehensive induction

Enhanced pay on bank holidays

28 days holiday per year

Blue Light Card access

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Langdon House Care Home in Cambridge is seeking a Care Assistant to provide high-quality, person-centered care to residents in a peaceful, family-feel setting.

You’ll work up to 44 hours a week on a rotating 12-hour shift pattern, with funded progression opportunities including NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care and fully funded apprenticeships. Athena Care Homes offers a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• A passion for care – genuinely caring individual who will put residents' needs first.
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care desirable; we can support you to achieve.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a 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

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Patient-focused

Reliability

Education

NVQ/QCF L2 Health & Social Care

Job description

Langdon House Care Home in Cambridge is seeking a Care Assistant to provide high-quality, person-centered care to residents in a peaceful, family-feel setting.

You’ll work up to 44 hours a week on a rotating 12-hour shift pattern, with funded progression opportunities including NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care and fully funded apprenticeships. Athena Care Homes offers a generous benefits package.