Care Assistant

Job description

Job Description:

Care AssistantCottenham Court Care Home, High Street, Cottenham, Cambridge, CB24 8SS

CQC rating: GOOD

Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.9/10

£12.80 – £13.80 per hour, dependent on experience

1 full time position (44 hours) and 1 part time position (22 hours)

Days and Nights with alternate weekends

Permanent Contract

Key Responsibilities

Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.

Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care and ensure to document and report any changes in accordance with the required legislation.

Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs, encouraging and assisting them to eat and drink according to their care plan.

Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, both in groups and individually.

Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory & legal requirements.

What we're looking for

Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification.

Benefits

My Healthcare – Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health‐related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support.

Annual allowance approximately £350 to redeem against a range of Bupa healthcare products.

Wagestream – Early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes.

28 days holiday.

Sick pay scheme – additional to statutory sick pay.

Long service rewards – ecards, extra holidays and money for milestones.

Free meal on every shift.

Interest‐free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.

Range of Bupa pension plans – additional details available on career site.

Parental leave – schemes for adoption, birth parents and co‐parents.

Menopause Plan – designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health.

Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa", champion diversity and understand the importance of representation.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role and provide reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process.

Time Type: Full time

Job Area: Care Home – Care Assistants

Locations: Cottenham Court

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cottenham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English