Job Ref: TLC2071
Branch: Cherry Hinton Care Home
Location: Cherry Hinton Care Home , Cambridge
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Casual
Hours: Part Time
Posted date: 21/08/2026
Closing date: 21/09/2026
We are looking for a caring, compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant to join our team and help us provide the highest standards of care and support to our residents.
As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting residents with their day-to-day needs while promoting their comfort, dignity, independence and wellbeing.
About the role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing person-centred care and support with daily living, including washing, dressing, toileting and mobility.
- Supporting Residents with their physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
- Assisting Residents with limited mobility or physical/learning difficulties, using appropriate equipment and aids.
- Supporting Residents who may be living with confusion or behavioural difficulties.
- Assisting with meals and drinks, taking account of dietary requirements and swallowing difficulties.
- Escorting Residents to appointments, hospital visits and social outings where required.
- Completing daily records and contributing to care planning as required.
- Maintaining clean, comfortable and safe bedrooms and communal areas.
- Supporting Residents and their families with dignity, sensitivity and compassion, including those receiving end-of-life care.
About you
We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping others and is passionate about providing excellent care.
You will ideally have:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A compassionate, respectful and patient approach.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A commitment to maintaining Residents’ privacy, dignity and independence.
- A willingness to learn and undertake relevant training and qualifications.
- Previous experience in a care environment is desirable but not essential.
- An S/NVQ in Health Social Care, or a willingness to work towards one, is desirable.
As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:
- Meals provided while on duty
- Employee discount app with access to a range of discounts and offers
- Training and development opportunities
- Opportunities to work towards relevant Health Social Care qualifications
- A supportive and friendly team environment
At TLC Care our values of Truth, Love and Compassion are the heart of all that we do and we are committed to ensuring that all of our people receive support, development and encouragement through every stage of their journey with TLC. As a TLC team member you will receive exceptional training and development, career progression, a wide range of benefits and an opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our residents.
We are a TLC family of seven care and nursing homes across London, Surrey, Hertfordshire and Cambridge providing exceptional care in our beautiful modern purpose-built homes which offer immaculate hotel- style facilities, in-house training areas and top-class activities. We work as one team demonstrating belief, energy and pride in all that we do, enabling us to achieve our purpose of providing outstanding care to all of our residents.
We believe that the way we care for our residents, relatives and team members reinforces the positives of lives; that people are good, they can be trusted, they care about you, the future is bright and every day brings something new and interesting.
