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Care Assistant – Alex Wood House Care Home
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, known for its:
- Family-feel environment
- Attractive gardens
- Outstanding care for each resident
Located in a quiet nook in Arbury, just three miles from the city centre, the care home offers:
- 24-hour residential care
- 36 en-suite bedrooms
About the Role
Reporting to the Team Leader, the Care Assistant will:
- Provide high-quality care to residents, tailoring support to their individual needs.
- Participate in meaningful activities to promote person-centred care.
- Ensure care plans align with each resident’s specific requirements.
Professional development is a key focus at Athena Care Homes, offering:
- Opportunities to progress into CHAPS or nursing roles.
- Fully funded apprenticeships for NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care.
- Alternative training options tailored to individual interests.
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Salary:
- Day shifts: £12.71 per hour.
- Night shifts: £13.23 per hour.
Shift Pattern:
- 0-hour contract, with shifts worked on a rota basis (Monday–Sunday).
Location: Fortescue Road, Cambridge, England, CB4 2JS (3 miles from the city centre).
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality care, including:
- Continuous assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
- Assisting residents during meal times to ensure appropriate nutrition.
- Supporting and participating in resident activities.
- Attend and complete all required training and qualifications (statutory, mandatory, and developmental).
Training, Skills & Experience Required
We are looking for a genuinely caring individual with:
- A passion for care, prioritising residents’ needs.
- Experience in a care role is desirable (though qualifications can be supported).
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care is preferred but not mandatory.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- An enthusiastic and positive attitude.
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What We Can Offer
- Fully comprehensive induction training.
- Competitive salary with enhancements on bank holidays.
- 28 days holiday per year.
- Free Blue Light Card (including exclusive discounts).
- Refer a friend scheme.
About Athena
Athena Care Homes is a family-run business operating seven care homes across East Anglia, including locations in:
- Peterborough
- Cambridgeshire
- Kings Lynn (West Norfolk)
- Ipswich (Suffolk)
Our mission:
- To be the first choice for high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care.
- To leave a positive legacy within local communities.
At Athena, we value: ✦ Exceptional leadership from home managers. ✦ Dedicated expertise across care, clinical, hospitality, and activities teams. ✦ Passionate, thoughtful delivery of care for outstanding resident outcomes.
Apply now to join our passionate team!
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