We support people to do the extraordinary everyday.
Here at Care Network Cambridgeshire, we believe that our team are our biggest asset, and we really care about each and every member of staff.
Words our team use describe the culture at Care Network
Open, Inclusive, Friendly, Supportive,
Compassionate Effective Flexible Professional
As well as knowing that your role makes a difference to people’s lives, we want you to feel valued as an employee and an integral part of the team. We strive to be an employer of choice, and in return for your commitment we offer:
- 4% pension contribution
- An Employee Assistance Programme including access to 24 / 7 support for you and your family and free counselling if needed
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays pro rata
- Comprehensive induction and training matrix and person-centred training opportunities
- Generous sickness pay
- Commitment to staff Wellbeing
- Hybrid working and flexibility within your role
- Opportunities for career progression
Additionally, we have signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge, hold Carer Friendly Employer Tick accreditation and are a Living Wage Employer.
If you would like an informal chat about any of our vacancies, just give us a call on 01954 211919. We look forward to hearing from you.
Help at Home Coordinator
£26,762 for 37 hours a week Monday to Friday
Are you organised, outgoing and looking for a new challenge that makes a real difference to people when they need it most?
The role will involve coordinating shopping or light housework, taking the time to chat to people and make sure they are comfortable and have access to the support they need to be able to remain in their home safely. It may also be helping to coordinate services and provide support for people to ensure that they are able to return to their home.
The post will be based across the Cambridge City and the South of Cambridgeshire which includes visiting the areas three main acute hospitals and will also involve being in the community visiting people in their own homes.
We work with health and social care providers and other voluntary organisations. We ensure that whatever is needed is put in place so that people can stay in or return to their own homes and communities.
We do not provide personal care but can assist to arrange this if it is needed.
If you would like to apply please send a covering statement to
recruitment@care-network.org.uk
Closing date 17:00 20th January 2025
Help at Home Relief Workers
Would you like a flexible, paid role that makes a real difference to people when they need it most?
We are recruiting for Relief Workers, these roles don’t have fixed hours you can work only when its convenient to you and get paid over £12 an hour for doing so!
Our Help at Home team support people who need help with practical things around discharge from hospital or if they have been unwell. We DO NOT provide personal care but we do coordinate other services, do a little shopping or light housework, take the time to chat to people and make sure they are comfortable and have access to the support they need to be able to stay safely at home and in touch with their community. We have a track record of reducing re-admission to hospital and providing support that suits our clients when family or friends are not able to do this.
If you would like to apply please send a covering statement explaining why you wish to be considered and how you meet the requirements of the role to recruitment@care-network.org.uk
Trustees
Do you have skills, insight and connections that could benefit a local charity? Do you want to put people at the heart of everything and make a difference for the people of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough?
About Care Network Cambridgeshire: For over 35 years we have been working alongside local people and communities across Cambridgeshire. We are passionate about making a difference to people and empowering them to live happier, healthier and independent lives.
About you: You will have leadership or management skills and want to contribute to a key local partner in the Health and Social Care sector. You will be curious to find out more about what we do and be able to help us do it better. You will be keen to contribute to focussed working groups tackling particular issues and be an ambassador for the charity in your local networks.
About our trustees: Our trustees serve voluntarily and pro bono; they have particular responsibility for strategy, quality, compliance, governance and oversight of the Leadership Team who manage the day-to-day operations of the charity.
How to apply: If you would like an informal chat please contact recruitment@care-network.org.uk or complete our simple recruitment form. Candidates will be invited to meet members of the Leadership Team and existing trustees before appointment. Appointment is for 3 years, full board of trustees meetings are quarterly with committee meetings held between these.
