Night Care Assistant

Athenacarehomes; Cambridge; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in care services is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to provide exceptional support to residents at a charming care home in Cambridge. In this rewarding role, you will ensure that each resident receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs. With a strong emphasis on professional development, the company offers fantastic learning opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships to achieve NVQ qualifications. Join a family-run organization that values compassion and commitment, and help enhance the lives of residents in a friendly and supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

28 days of holiday

Free Blue Light Card

Refer a friend scheme

Competitive salary with enhancements on bank holidays

Comprehensive induction

Qualifications

• Passion for care and genuine commitment to residents' needs.
• Experience in care roles is highly desirable, but support is available.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care ensuring continuous assessment and planning.
• Assist residents during meal times and participate in activities.
• Attend and complete all required training and qualifications.

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Caring attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 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. 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. If traditional qualifications aren't for you, we have a variety of other options to support your career journey.

*Applications are especially welcome from female carers as we are currently underrepresented in this area.*

Salary:
Days - £12.10 per hour.
Nights - £13.23 per hour.

Shift Pattern:
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, ensuring continuous assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of residents’ care.
• Assist residents during meal times, ensuring they receive suitable meals.
• 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.

About Athena:
Athena Care Homes are a family-run business with seven homes across East Anglia. We have care homes in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Kings Lynn (West Norfolk), and Ipswich (Suffolk).

Our aim is to be the provider of choice for our residents and the employer of choice for our team members. Our purpose is to create excellent quality homely environments with the highest standards of care, catering, housekeeping, and activities. We aim to enhance the lives of our residents and enable them to enjoy life to the full as individuals in happy, comfortable, and safe surroundings.