Care Assistant
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Care Assistant
Location: Newmarket, Fenland, Kings Lynn & West Norfolk
Contract type: Care Delivery
Salary: £15.80 - £15.80 per hour
About the Role
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Cambridge is hiring a Care Assistant (Female) for Newmarket & Villages. £15.80 per hour – Paid 365 Days a Year. Locations: Newmarket, Fordham, Burwell, Soham & Surrounding Villages.
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we work in small, local teams to keep travel distances low and visits longer — giving our Care Professionals the time and support needed to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
We are a family-run, private home care provider delivering premium care across Newmarket and surrounding villages. Immediate starts available.
Why Join Our Team?
- £15.80 per hour – paid 365 days a year
- 35p per mile paid mileage
- Guaranteed hours – no zero-hour contracts
- Small, local rounds to minimise travel time
- Longer visits – more time with each customer
- Flexible working patterns supporting work-life balance
- Ongoing learning and development
- Clear and supported career progression pathways
- Supportive, approachable management team
- Regular check-ins and wellbeing support
- Access to our Wellbeing Hub
- Access to a Registered CBT-trained Counsellor
The Role
This is a community-based Care Assistant role supporting customers in their own homes across Newmarket, Fordham, Burwell, Soham and surrounding villages.
As a Care Professional, you will:
- Provide personal care with dignity and respect
- Support medication administration
- Prepare meals and assist with nutrition
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Promote independence and choice
- Complete accurate care documentation
No previous care experience is required. Full training is provided.
Training, Development and Career Path
- Full induction and paid training
- Ongoing learning and development
- Opportunities to progress into senior and specialist roles
- Continuous support from your local management team
Essential Requirements
- Female applicants only (Schedule 9, Equality Act 2010)
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to your own car for work
- Must be able to work alternate weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
- Must already have the right to work in the UK
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Newmarket & Fenland is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.