Location: On site / Huntingdon PE29 1XL, UK.
Job type: Permanent / Full-time.
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants.
Hourly Salary range: from £13.45 to £13.85.
As a Care Assistant at our Hunters Down Care Home in Huntingdon, you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support. Your dedication, reliability, and support will make a difference every day.
Excelcare is a family‑owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become part of the family and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:
* £13.45 per hour to £13.85 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
* Night shifts from 8pm to 8am, Monday to Sunday, and days 8am to 8pm. You must be able to work alternate weekends.
About the role: You will assist with mealtimes, personal care, and complete current and appropriate documentation which includes daily record keeping, charting and care plans. You will engage in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home while promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect.
What we are looking for from you: Experience in a care environment either in a care home, as a home care worker or caring for a loved one would be ideal, however a caring and kind approach and the desire to work with older people is also valued.
What we offer in return for your hard work:
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
* Free on‑site parking.
* Enhanced bank holiday pay.
* Annual salary review.
* Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer.
* DBS certificate paid by Excelcare.
* Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required).
* Paid uniform.
* Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution.
* Team appreciation week.
Terms and conditions apply.
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