Care Assistant – Sponsorship Available

Employer: Athena Care Homes
Location: Langdon House Care Home, Chesterton, Cambridge, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-time
Salary:

• Days: £12.10 per hour
• Nights: £13.23 per hour
  Shift Pattern: Up to 44 hours per week, 12-hour shifts on a rota basis from Monday to Sunday
  Visa Sponsorship: Available

About Langdon House Care Home

Langdon House is a residential care home in Cambridge offering exceptional 24-hour care to up to 51 residents. Located in a quiet area of Chesterton, just three miles from Cambridge city centre, the home provides a family-like environment with beautiful gardens and a strong commitment to outstanding resident care.

About the Role

As a Care Assistant, you will provide high-quality care to residents, ensuring their individual needs are met. Reporting to the Team Leader, you will assist with daily activities, support residents with personal care, and help create a safe and comfortable living environment.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care by continuously assessing, planning, and evaluating residents’ needs.
• Assist residents during meal times to ensure they receive appropriate nutrition.
• Participate in activities within the home to promote well-being and engagement.
• Attend and complete all required training and qualifications (statutory, mandatory, and developmental).

Training, Skills & Experience Required

Essential:

• A genuine passion for care and a commitment to putting residents’ needs first.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Desirable:

• Experience in a care position.
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or willingness to complete training).

What We Offer

• Comprehensive induction and training.
• Competitive salary, with enhanced pay on bank holidays.
• 28 days of holiday per year.
• Free Blue Light Card & access to the Blue Light discount platform.
• Refer-a-friend scheme.

About Athena Care Homes

Athena Care Homes is a family-run business operating seven care homes across East Anglia, including Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Kings Lynn (West Norfolk), and Ipswich (Suffolk). Our mission is to create a homely environment with exceptional care standards, enabling residents to enjoy life to the fullest in a safe and comfortable setting.

If you are a compassionate individual looking to make a difference in residents’ lives, apply today!