Day Care Assistant

Athenacarehomes; Cambridge; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking care home in Cambridge as a Care Assistant, where you will provide exceptional care to residents while promoting their well-being. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives, ensuring that each resident receives personalized attention and support. You will have opportunities for professional growth with fully funded apprenticeships available to help you achieve NVQ qualifications in Health & Social Care. If you are a compassionate individual who thrives in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to develop your career in the care sector.

Benefits

28 days of holiday per year

Free Blue Light Card

Access to Blue Light discount platform

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for care and experience in a care position is essential.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and participate in meaningful activities.
• Assist residents during meal times and ensure care plans are appropriate.

Skills

Caring attitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care

NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

As a Care Assistant at Alex Wood House Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring a high level of care is provided to our residents.

About Alex Wood House Care Home:
Alex Wood House is an exceptional residential care home in Cambridge. At Alex Wood House we pride ourselves on our family-feel, attractive gardens and providing outstanding care to each of our residents.

We’re based in a quiet nook in Arbury on the north eastern side of Cambridge, three miles from the city centre. Our home offers 24-hour residential care and 36 en-suite bedrooms.

About the role:
Reporting to the Team Leader, the Care Assistant will provide high quality care to residents at all times paying attention to their specific and individual needs. You will participate in meaningful activities when possible, and ensure that care plans are appropriate to each resident’s needs.

One of our values is Celebrating Every Individual and we have fantastic Learning and Development options at Athena Care Homes to support your progression. Development from this role can take you onto CHAPS or nursing positions, and we offer fully funded apprenticeships to help you achieve an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care.

Salary:
£12.10 per hour.

Shift Pattern:
Up to 44 hours per week, 12-hour shifts worked on a rota basis from Monday to Sunday.

Home Location:
Fortescue Road, Cambridge, England, CB4 2JS– 3 miles from the city centre.

Key Duties & 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).

Training, Skills & Experience Required:

• 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.

What we can offer:

• Fully comprehensive induction.
• Competitive salary, plus enhancements on bank holidays.
• 28 days of holiday per year.
• Free Blue Light Card & access to the Blue Light discount platform.
• Refer a friend scheme.