Care Assistant

Hightown Housing Association Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

Pension and life assurance

Annual performance bonus

Monthly attendance bonus

Training and development

Employee assistance helpline

Job summary

Hightown Housing Association Ltd in Aylesbury is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join Trinity Court, a residential home supporting six adults with a range of needs. You will assist with medication, personal care, daily living skills, and activity planning in a compassionate, patient-focused environment.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, a care certificate (or willingness to obtain one), and a commitment to safeguarding and individualized support plans.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, reliable and confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Hold a care certificate or willingness to undertake a care qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support with medication
• Provide personal care with dignity
• Encourage daily living skills: cooking, cleaning, shopping and budgeting
• Organise local activities and trips
• Follow personalised support plans and risk assessments
• Build positive, trusting relationships with residents

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Team player

Education

Care certificate or willingness to undertake a care qualification

Tools

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Make a Real Impact - Join Our Team at 4 Trinity Court!

Position: Care Assistant

Location: Aylesbury

Salary: £26,229 per annum

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Join our collaborative team at Trinity Court 4, a residential care home supporting six adults with severe learning disabilities, autism and complex physical health needs, all of which are non-verbal. You will help create an inclusive, respectful environment where residents feel empowered to live as independently as possible.

The Role

• Support with medication
• Provide personal care with dignity
• Encourage daily living skills: cooking, cleaning, shopping and budgeting
• Organise local activities and trips
• Follow personalised support plans and risk assessments
• Build positive, trusting relationships with residentsShifts:

Shifts

Working on a rotating shift pattern of 5 days out of 7 across a 4-week rolling rota, including weekend work (Saturday and Sunday). Shifts will alternate between 07:00-15:00 and 14:00-22:00.

On-site parking is available.

About You

This service is suited to those looking to gain valuable experience in full residential care. You are compassionate, reliable and confident working both independently and as part of a team. A Full UK Driving Licence is essential.

Holds a care certificate or willingness to undertake a care qualification.

Hightown Benefits

• £26,229 per annum (37.5 hours per week)
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
• Blue Light Card, access to discounts for national and local retailers
• Workplace pension and life assurance (three times annual salary)
• Annual performance bonus and monthly attendance bonus
• Annual salary and cost of living review
• Ongoing training and development
• Employee assistance helplineThe successful candidate must always maintain appropriate professional boundaries and understand their responsibilities in relation to positions of trust.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical clearances.

We will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis so may close the vacancy early.

We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer