Personal care assistant Work, Jobs in Yaxley, Cam (with Salaries)

Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAP)
Defiant Enterprises Limited —Chatteris
- From £16.64 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Medication administration
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
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9h
Care Assistant
Cera Care —Werrington
- £13.00 - £13.25 an hour
- Weekend availability
- No experience needed
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Care Assistant (Days)
Tanglewood Care Services —Spalding Wygate
- £13.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Referral programme
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Care Assistant
Helping Hands —Corby
- £15.55 an hour
- Medication administration
- No experience needed
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
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Health Care Assistant
Choices Care Ltd —Peterborough
- From £12.75 an hour
- Part-time
- IT
- In-person
- Care plans
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Health Care Assistant
Oakleigh Residential Care Home —Huntingdon
- £26,227 - £29,375 a year
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- English
- Patient care
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Senior Care Assistant (Nights)
Tanglewood Care Services —Spalding Wygate
- £13.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Referral programme
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Care Assistant
Caremark - Home Care in Peterborough —Peterborough
- £10.55 - £15.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Hospitality
- No experience needed
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Live-In Carer - National
Unique Senior Care —Peterborough
- £129 - £258 a day
- Care experience
- English
- Travel
- Annual leave
Domiciliary Care Assistant
Frontal care ltd —Huntingdon
- £12.82 - £13.45 an hour
- Part-time
- Medication administration
- English
- In-person
- Employee discount
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10d
Care Assistant
Caring Crew —Peterborough
- £11.70 - £15.70 an hour
- Part-time
Care Assistant
Stow Healthcare —Huntingdon
- £13.01 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Nursing home
- English
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Care Assistant - Days
Glenholme Healthcare Ltd —March
- £13 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
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19h
Live-in Care Assistant
Caring Crew —Peterborough
- £700 a week
Funeral Advisor
OurCoop —Huntingdon
- £13.43 an hour
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Annual leave
7d
Care Worker - Community Care
Cross Keys Homes —Peterborough
- £16.00 - £16.64 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Care Assistant - Peterborough
Cera Care —Werrington
- Full-time
- Care experience
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Mobile Care and Support Assistant
McCarthy & Stone —Huntingdon
- £14.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Driving
- Travel
- Cleaning
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
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Night Care Assistant
Glenholme Healthcare Ltd —March
- £13 an hour
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Paid training
- Annual leave
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Care Assistant - Bank
Glenholme Healthcare Ltd —March
- £13 an hour
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
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Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAP)

Defiant Enterprises Limited
Chatteris

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From £16.64 an hour
9 hours ago

Qualifications

Care record keeping
Nutrition
Care Act 2014
Collaborate with healthcare professionals
Medication administration
Clinical record keeping
Phlebotomy
Team leadership
Computer literacy
Updating electronic care records
Writing skills
Mentoring junior staff
Care home
Infection prevention & control
Case note recording
English
Mental Capacity Act 2005
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
Blood pressure monitoring
Care Quality Commission compliance oversight
Patient care
Mentoring
Venepuncture
Patient-centred care
Computer skills
Safeguarding procedures
NVQ
Risk assessment
Care Quality Commission standards
Residential support experience
Patient record updating
Clinical notes tracking
Care plans
Leadership
Communication skills
Patient observation

Full job description

Job Purpose

The Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAP) provides high-quality, person-centred care to residents while supporting the nursing team with delegated clinical duties within their competence. The CHAP acts as a senior member of the care team, promoting dignity, independence, wellbeing, and excellent clinical standards while mentoring Care Assistants and ensuring compliance with CQC regulations.

The role bridges the gap between Care Assistants and Registered Nurses by undertaking enhanced clinical responsibilities, supporting resident assessments, and contributing to safe, effective care delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Resident Care

Deliver outstanding person-centred care.
Promote residents’ dignity, independence and choice.
Support residents with personal care when required.
Monitor residents’ physical, emotional and psychological wellbeing.
Identify deterioration and promptly escalate concerns.
Support residents with nutrition, hydration and mobility.

Clinical Duties

Following competency assessment and training:

Record observations (NEWS2 where applicable).
Blood pressure.
Pulse.
Respiratory rate.
Temperature.
Oxygen saturation.
Blood glucose monitoring.
Urinalysis.
Weight monitoring.
Pressure area assessments.
Waterlow scoring.
MUST assessments.
Falls assessments.
Wound monitoring (where delegated).
Catheter care (within competency).
Stoma care (where trained).
Documentation of clinical observations.
Assist nurses with medication rounds.
Administer medication only where legally permitted and authorised by the organisation’s policy.
Recognise deterioration and escalate immediately.

Care Planning

Participate in assessments.
Update electronic care plans.
Complete risk assessments.
Review daily care records.
Support audits.
Ensure documentation is accurate, contemporaneous and compliant.

Leadership

Support and mentor Care Assistants.
Assist with induction of new staff.
Promote best practice.
Lead by example.
Encourage a positive culture.
Support shift coordination when delegated.
Report safeguarding concerns immediately.

Communication

Liaise with:
GPs
District Nurses
Community Teams
Families
Pharmacists
Allied Health Professionals
Participate in MDT meetings.
Maintain professional communication at all times.

Compliance

Maintain compliance with:

CQC Fundamental Standards
Health and Social Care Act 2008
Mental Capacity Act
Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS)
Infection Prevention and Control
Safeguarding Adults
Health & Safety legislation
Medicines Management Policies
GDPR

Professional Responsibilities

The CHAP must:

Work within their competency.
Maintain confidentiality.
Maintain accurate documentation.
Attend mandatory training.
Complete competency assessments.
Participate in supervision and appraisal.
Maintain professional boundaries.
Escalate concerns appropriately.

Person Specification

Essential

NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or equivalent).
Minimum 2 years’ experience within a nursing or residential care home.
Good written and verbal English.
Excellent communication skills.
Compassionate and caring nature.
Good IT skills.
Understanding of CQC standards.
Knowledge of safeguarding.
Ability to work shifts including weekends.

Desirable

Assistant Practitioner qualification (Level 4) or working towards one.
Medication administration competency.
Dementia training.
End-of-life care training.
Tissue viability awareness.
Venepuncture competency (where applicable).
ECG competency (where applicable).

Skills

Clinical observation skills.
Excellent documentation.
Team leadership.
Time management.
Problem solving.
Compassion.
Professional judgement.
Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Accurate documentation.
Excellent resident outcomes.
Compliance with care plans.
Medication competency (where applicable).
Completion of mandatory training.
Positive CQC compliance.
High resident and family satisfaction.
Low incident rates.
Effective mentorship of junior staff.

Accountability

The Care Home Assistant Practitioner is accountable to the Registered Nurse (where applicable), Clinical Lead, Deputy Manager, and Home Manager, and must always work within the limits of their competence. Clinical tasks must only be undertaken following appropriate training, competency assessment, and authorisation in line with organisational policies and current legislation.

This role is designed to enhance clinical support within the care home while maintaining safe, high-quality, person-centred care and supporting the multidisciplinary team.

Pay: From £16.64 per hour

Work Location: In person

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