A rewarding opportunity is available for a Healthcare Assistant in domiciliary care with Christie Marie Care in Cambridge. This role is ideal for compassionate individuals who are passionate about supporting people in their own homes while helping them maintain independence, dignity, and wellbeing. The position offers approximately 20 hours per week, making it suitable for candidates seeking additional hours alongside a current sponsor.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a genuine passion for delivering excellent care and customer service. Experience using a hoist and assisting individuals with mobility needs is beneficial, although further guidance and support may be provided where required. A driving licence is preferred but not essential, as the role involves visiting clients within the local community.
Flexibility is important, as domiciliary care work operates on a shift-based schedule that may include evenings, weekends, nights, and bank holidays. Candidates should be reliable, able to follow clear care guidelines, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a supportive care team. Strong communication skills and a caring attitude are essential for building positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
Position: Healthcare Assistant (Domiciliary Care)
Job Type: Part Time
Salary: £12.21-£15.00 per hour
Location: Cambridge
Job Description
Job Title: Healthcare Assistant Domiciliary
Location: Cambridge
Pay Rate (£): £12.21 – £15ph
Mileage claim: £0.40 per mile
Shift type: Various Start times Shift Pattern including weekends
Job Types: Contract / Permanent / Part Time (20hours)
Must be a Driver
No Sponsorship available – Taking on 20hrs alongside current sponsor
Benefits of a career with Christine Marie Care:
Paid Pension and Holidays Salary scale /progression.
Company Profile
Christine Marie Care is an established home care company providing Quality care and support for individuals with learning disabilities, mental health illness and physical disabilities in their own homes. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all vulnerable adults in our care.
About this job
Christine Marie Care are currently looking to recruit a Healthcare Assistants to provide support for service users in their own homes. As a Healthcare Assistant with Christine Marie Care you will be helping with personal care and support to older adults, individuals with learning disabilities, mental health illness and physical disabilities. You will be promoting independence and supporting them to live a life that is wonderful and fulfilling
Healthcare Assistant Role Requirements:
- Experience of using a hoist
- This is a shift-based role that can include working on weekends, nights and bank holidays, so flexibility is essential.
- A passion for delivering excellent customer service and a genuine desire to help people
- The ability to work well within a team
- The ability to work to robust, clear guidelines
- The ability to work well under pressure
- Up to date DBS
- Driving Licence is preferred but not essential
Healthcare Assistant Role Responsibilities:
- If required supporting people with all aspects of personal care where required but always promoting as much independence as possible.
- Personal care may include: washing/bathing, dressing, continence care, using the toilet.
- Administering medication
- Record keeping of all care given for that shift
- Offering companionship and reassurance
- Meal and drink preparation
- Working in a supportive manner with colleagues, families and external parties, building trust by being open and honest.
- All our staff receive training tailored to the needs of the people they support.
You’ll join the team working on a rota which may include weekends
Schedule:
Day shift
Night shift
Immediate start
Application Process
Application Deadline
Open until filled