Join Our Team
A Cambridge care team that actually values you
Real pay, real training, real respect. Build a meaningful career in home care with Linden Healthcare.
Our Four Promises
Why Linden is different for carers
01
Fair pay
Competitive hourly rates above the local living wage, mileage allowance, and paid travel time where applicable.
02
Real training
Paid induction, Care Certificate, specialist modules, and NVQ progression — all on the clock.
03
Consistent clients
We match you to the same clients wherever possible so real relationships can form over time.
04
Real respect
You are not a rota number. You are a care professional, and we treat you accordingly.
Current Openings
Roles at Linden Healthcare
Care Assistant
Full-time or part-timeProviding personal care, companionship, and practical support to clients across Cambridge. No experience required.
Apply for this role →Senior Care Assistant
Full-timeLeading care visits and supporting junior carers with enhanced pay and responsibility.
Apply for this role →Live-in Carer
ResidentialProviding 24-hour in-home support for clients who want to remain at home full-time.
Apply for this role →Night Carer
NightsWaking or sleeping night cover for clients who need overnight reassurance and support.
Apply for this role →Care Coordinator
Office basedCoordinating care schedules, carer matching, and client communications from our Cambridge office.
Apply for this role →Registered Manager
Full-timeLeading quality and safety of all care delivery. CQC registered. For experienced care professionals only.
Apply for this role →What It Is Like
A day in the life of a Linden carer
No two days are the same in care, and that is part of what makes it meaningful. A typical morning might begin with a personal care visit to an older gentleman in Chesterton who likes to chat about cricket over his morning tea. Then a dementia visit in Cherry Hinton where familiarity and routine are everything. Then a medication call for a young woman with a long-term condition who wants to maintain her independence in her own flat.
What ties it all together is the relationship you build with each person. Our carers often say that the consistency of their client base — seeing the same people regularly rather than a rota of strangers — is the thing that makes the job genuinely rewarding.
You are supported throughout. Our coordination team is always available by phone. Your supervisor checks in regularly. And when something changes with a client, you are not left to manage it alone.
Your Development
Our training and development pathway
Paid induction
A comprehensive paid induction covering all core care skills, values, and Linden policies before your first client visit.
Care Certificate
All new carers complete the 15-standard Care Certificate — the national benchmark for care workers.
Specialist modules
Dementia awareness, end of life care, medication management, mental health, and more — all included.
NVQ and Diploma
We support carers pursuing Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications with funded study time.
Leadership route
Talented carers can progress to Senior Carer, Coordinator, or management roles with our active support.
What We Offer
Pay and benefits
Pay above living wage
Competitive hourly rate above the Cambridge local living wage.
Mileage and travel
Mileage allowance for travel between clients and paid travel time where applicable.
Paid holiday
Full paid holiday entitlement from your first day.
Workplace pension
Auto-enrolled pension scheme with employer contributions.
Refer-a-friend bonus
Earn a cash bonus for every friend or colleague you successfully refer to Linden.
Uniform provided
Branded uniform provided at no cost to you.
The Right Kind of Person
We hire for values and train for skills
What matters most is genuine empathy, reliability, good communication, and a real desire to make a positive difference in someone's life. If that is you, we want to hear from you.
Carer Voices
What our carers say
“Linden genuinely looks after its carers. I have never felt more valued in a job. The training is thorough, the team is supportive, and I actually look forward to going to work.”
Amara K.
Care Assistant, Cambridge
“The consistency with my clients makes all the difference. I see the same people every week and we have built real relationships. That is rare in care and it is why I stay.”
James F.
Senior Care Assistant, Cambridge
“When I joined I had no care experience at all. The induction was thorough and I never felt thrown in at the deep end. Two years later I am a senior and working towards my Level 3.”
Priya M.
Senior Care Assistant, Cambridge
What to Expect
Our recruitment process
Apply online
Complete the application form below. It takes around ten minutes.
Phone chat
A friendly call with our recruitment team to discuss the role and your background.
Face-to-face interview
A relaxed interview at our Cambridge office, or by video call if needed.
References and DBS
We take up two references and submit an enhanced DBS check application.
Paid induction
You complete your induction training, meet your supervisor, and begin your client visits.
CQC Registered
Care Quality Commission
DBS Checked Carers
Enhanced DBS on every carer
Skills for Care
Aligned workforce standards
ICO Registered
GDPR compliant data controller
FAQs
Questions from applicants
Apply Now
Join the Linden Healthcare team
Complete the form below and our recruitment team will be in touch within two working days.
Prefer to email? careers@lindenhealthcare.co.uk