Overview
Care Assistant role at Athena Care Homes (UK) Ltd.
About Aria Court Care Home
After a recent refurbishment, Aria Court is a 92-bedroom care home with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Located in a quiet residential area in March, Cambridgeshire, the home features a cinema, hair salon, multiple dining rooms, and attractive gardens. The kitchen team is award-winning and has published a cookbook with their recipes. Aria Court offers high-quality care in a safe and comfortable environment.
About the Role
Reporting to the Team Leader, the Care Assistant provides high-quality care to residents, paying attention to individual needs. You will participate in meaningful activities when possible and ensure that care plans are appropriate for each resident’s needs.
We value celebrating every individual and offer Learning and Development options to support progression. Development from this role can lead to CHAPS or nursing positions, with fully funded apprenticeships to achieve NVQ Levels 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care. Other career options are available depending on interest.
Salary
£12.21 per hour.
Shift Pattern
Up to 44 hours per week, 12-hour shifts on a rota from Monday to Sunday.
Home Location
Coronation Close, March, England, PE15 9PP.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
* Deliver care in the home with ongoing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of residents’ care.
* Assist residents at mealtimes to ensure they receive suitable meals.
* Participate in all activities provided to promote person-centred care.
* Attend and complete all training and qualifications (statutory, mandatory and developmental).
Training, Skills & Experience Required
* A passion for care and a genuine commitment to putting residents’ needs first.
* Experience in a Care role and NVQ/QCF Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care is desirable; support is available to achieve required qualifications.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a positive attitude.
What We Can Offer
* Fully comprehensive induction.
* Competitive salary, with enhancements on bank holidays.
* 28 days of holiday per year.
* Free Blue Light Card and access to the Blue Light discount platform.
* Refer a friend scheme.
About Athena
Athena Care Homes is a family-run business with seven homes across East Anglia, including Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Kings Lynn (West Norfolk) and Ipswich (Suffolk). We aim to be the first choice for high-quality residential, nursing and dementia care, with passionate leadership and teams delivering exceptional care and experiences.
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