Dunstan Court in Cambridge is looking for a Homecare Assistant to provide compassionate support to residents, helping them live independently in a safe and comfortable environment. This part-time role (15 hours per week) is ideal for individuals with a caring nature, whether they have professional experience or transferrable life experience in supporting others.
No formal qualifications are required, as full training will be provided. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive team, make a real difference, and start a fulfilling career in care.
Apply today to begin your journey in care at Dunstan Court!
About Dustan Court
Founded in 1927, Cambridge Housing Society (CHS) is an independent housing association with over 3,000 homes in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. We are one of only two independent housing associations working just in Cambridgeshire and we are the only one to offer a blend of affordable rented homes, specialist supported housing and a range of community support services.
Our Purpose
We are here to enable people to flourish, by providing security and creating opportunities through the delivery of high-quality Cambridgeshire based homes with support.
Vision & Values
‘CHS will be a trusted local provider of long term, affordable, secure housing. We listen to our tenants and customers and provide support where needed. We will be entrepreneurial with a social purpose, developing local partnerships and looking for new opportunities to support communities in Cambridgeshire.’
Our Values are:
Caring
Openness
Trust
Position: Homecare Assistant
Salary: £12.26
Job Type: Part Time
Location: Cambridge
About the Role
Homecare Assistant
15 hours per week
No care experience or qualification necessary. Transferrable life experience or experience of caring for others desirable
What you’ll do
Work with the Care and Support Manager to deliver a high standard of companionship, care and support to tenants in the scheme enabling them to maintain their independent living skills. Encourage their social interaction with family, friends, other tenants and community organisations.
About you
- Aged 17 years or over
- A genuine desire to help others and make a positive contribution from day one
- A friendly, committed, flexible team player, with a compassionate person-centred approach
- Transferrable life experience, or experience of caring for others
- No care experience or qualification is necessary as you will be fully trained on the job.
- For those staff wishing to develop and obtain a qualification, we offer a level 2 or 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care and recognise this achievement with a one-off payment of £250.
Benefits
- Employee discount scheme (retail, leisure, gym membership and fitness equipment)
- Doctor Care Anywhere (telehealth service offering private online GP and nurse appointments via video and phone)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
- One day off a year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
- 30 days holiday, increasing to 35 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff), depending on length of service
- Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days per annum (pro rata for part-time staff)
- Company sick pay
- 58p per mile business mileage allowance
- Refer a friend scheme (£250)
- Contributory pension scheme, which both you and CHS contribute to
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Flexible Working Policy
- Full induction
- Comprehensive free training and development opportunities with paid time off
- Free DBS (for relevant posts)
- Free onsite/nearby parking
- Blue Light Card (Housing with Care only)
- Selling annual leave (Housing with Care)
- Recruitment and retention payment of of £150 after completion of 6 months’ successful probationary period and £100 on completion of a further 6 months’ continuous service (for eligible roles in Housing with Care)
Dunstan Court (CQC registered Good) is part of the charitable organisation CHS Group and supports the elderly to lead fulfilling lives confidently and as independently as possible. What makes us different is our ongoing commitment to make a positive difference to individual lives and to invest in ongoing organisational training and personal development. If you would like to work for an organisation that provides the type of care that you would expect for your loved ones, we would welcome your application.
For an informal chat about the post, please contact Donna Turner, Care and Support Manager on 01223 241330
Please note this position is subject to a clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
If you are registered with the online DBS Update Service, this may expedite your application process.
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
To apply for this part time role, please visit the official website
Application Deadline
Recruitment is ongoing