Care Assistant Days – Residential Care
Location: Vera James, Ely CB6 1TA
Salary: £12.25 per hour + Paid Training + Amazing Employee Benefits
Hours: Full Time 35 hours per week (Alternate Weekends)
Make a Real Difference Every Day
Do you have a big smile that could brighten someone’s whole day?
Do you love listening to stories and lending a helping hand?
Do you have patience, a great sense of humour, and the compassion to care?
If you answered yes, Join our warm and welcoming team as a Care Assistant and start a rewarding career where your kindness truly matters.
Why Join Glenholme?
We believe in empowering our care teams through support, training, and recognition. No experience is needed we’ll provide all the training and ongoing development you need.
Career Progression & Paid Training:
* Full-time permanent opportunities available
* Fully paid Care Certificate and comprehensive training
* Genuine opportunities for career progression within Glenholme
Health & Wellbeing Benefits:
* Hastee Pay – access up to 40% of your earned salary before payday
* 28 days holiday + 1 extra day each year of service (up to 5 additional days)
* Birthday leave – an extra paid day off to celebrate you!
* Refer-a-Friend Scheme – earn a £250 bonus for each successful referral*
* Life Insurance cover of £10,000*
* Cycle2Work scheme*
* Reimbursed Blue Light Card – discounts on shopping, dining, and more*
Employee Support:
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme – expert advice on finances, mental health, wellbeing, and more*
* Quarterly Awards & performance-related bonuses*
* Pension scheme enrolment*
Your Role as a Care Assistant:
Being a Care Assistant means being a companion, a helping hand, and a source of comfort. You’ll play a vital role in supporting older people to live with dignity and independence.
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing companionship and emotional support
* Assisting with personal care and hygiene
* Supporting mobility around the home
* Helping with housework such as cleaning and tidying
* Preparing and cooking meals
* Administering or supporting medication management
About Vera James
Vera James House is a purpose-built residential care home for older people with 42 single rooms, all with ensuite facilities. Vera James House is designated to support older people living with dementia and other related illnesses, and residents who require permanent or respite care in a residential setting.
Equal Opportunities & Inclusion
At Glenholme, we are passionate about inclusion, respect, and treating everyone with dignity whether it’s residents, families, or our staff. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse, supportive workplace.
Apply Today!
Join a team that cares about you, as much as you care for others. Apply now to begin your career as a Care Assistant at Vera James, Ely.
Please note: This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.
Please be advised T&C's apply to all the benefits.
Job Code: GHVER1
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