Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd
Care Assistant
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Care Assistant
Care Assistant – Alex Wood House Care Home (Cambridge)
About Alex Wood House Care Home
Alex Wood House is an exceptional residential care home in Cambridge, offering a family-feel environment, attractive gardens, and outstanding care for all residents.
Located in a quiet nook on Fortescue Road, Arbury, just 3 miles from the city centre, our home provides:
- 24-hour residential care support
- 36 en-suite bedrooms
About the Role
As a Care Assistant, you’ll work under the supervision of the Team Leader to deliver high-quality care tailored to each resident’s unique needs. This includes:
- Continuous assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual care plans
- Meaningful activity participation to promote engagement and well-being
- Actively embracing Athena’s value of Celebrating Every Individual through personalised care
Career Opportunities
We prioritise your development, supporting progression through fully funded apprenticeships, including:
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
- Opportunities to transition into CHAPS or nursing roles
*If standard qualifications aren’t your path, we have alternative learning options to suit your career aspirations.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high standards of continuous care, adhering to structured assessment, planning, and evaluation processes.
- Assist residents during meal times, ensuring dietary needs are met.
- Engage in residential activities to foster person-centred care.
- Complete all mandatory training (statutory, developmental, and induction programmes).
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What We Expect
✔ A genuine passion for care – residents’ needs must come first. ✔ Experience in a care role is desirable, but we’ll support you to gain NVQ/QCF Level 2 Diplomas in Health & Social Care if you lack formal qualifications. ✔ Excellent verbal and written communication with an enthusiastic and proactive attitude.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary
- Day shifts: £12.71 per hour
- Night shifts: £13.23 per hour
Work Pattern
- 33 hours per week
- 12-hour shifts, working a rota from Monday to Sunday
Additional Benefits
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Comprehensive induction | Full training on joining |
| 28 days holiday annually | Rest and recovery for our staff |
| Flexible rotas | Adamingly adjusts to accommodate career and personal schedules |
| Refer a Friend Scheme | Rewards for successful recommendations |
| Free Blue Light Card | Discounts available through the Blue Light platform |
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About Athena Care Homes
Athena operates seven care homes across East Anglia, including Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Kings Lynn, and Ipswich. Our mission is clear:
“To be the first choice for high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care, leaving a positive legacy within our communities.”
We operate with a core set of values, guided by:
- Amazing leadership (home managers focus on exceptional care standards)
- Specialist teams for clinical, care, hospitality, and activity support
- Passionate, skilled teams achieving outstanding outcomes for residents
Apply Now
Join our family of passionate healthcare professionals and help deliver outstanding care at Alex Wood House. Apply today at [link/recruitment page].
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