Care Assistant
About The Position
Discover a rewarding career as a Care Assistant in Cambridge, we're recruiting part-time and full-time carers to support our clients in their own homes. The stated rate of pay is inclusive of Travel time payments. Are you kind? A people person? Love making a difference in people's lives? Then we can offer you the perfect role as a Carer, where you will genuinely make a difference, every day! No experience is required. Your responsibilities may include assisting with personal care including continence support, washing and dressing, managing medications, cooking or preparing hot meals, and helping with domestic tasks. But your true impact lies in the companionship, reassurance, and joy you bring to the lives of those you care for. We have work available in Cambridge, Cherry Hinton, Arbury, Sawston, Great Shelford, Little Shelford, Willingham, Over & Swaversey and surrounding areas. You will require a driving licence and access to a vehicle for work. Shifts are 7-2pm and 4-10pm. Alternate weekends are required. Please note this role is subject to a DBS check and you must have the right to work in the UK. We are an equal-opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.
Requirements
- Must have a driving licence
- Must have access to a vehicle for work
- Must have the right to work in the UK
- Must pass a DBS check
Nice To Haves
- No experience is required
Responsibilities
- Assisting with personal care including continence support, washing and dressing
- Managing medications
- Cooking or preparing hot meals
- Helping with domestic tasks
- Providing companionship, reassurance, and joy to clients
Benefits
- Enhanced bank holiday rates
- Holiday pay
- Pension scheme
- Free DBS/PVG
- Company mobile phone provided
- Uniform provided
- Paid mileage between visits
- Access to benefits & discounts platform BHN Extras
- Eligibility for the Blue Light Card Scheme
- Exclusive discounts on driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire
- Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay)
- Paternity leave policies
- Parental leave policies
- Industry-leading career development pathway, including the Care Certificate and NVQ's
- Wellbeing support - including employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests & contribution to the cost of glasses
- Extra earnings through referral scheme Care Friends (£400 per referral)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
