Care Assistant

Hightown Housing Association; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to join their compassionate team in Gawcott. This role involves empowering vulnerable adults with learning and physical disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. You will assist with daily activities, promote independence, and provide personal care. With a commitment to ongoing training and professional development, this organization values your contributions and offers a supportive environment. Enjoy a generous benefits package, including a competitive salary and annual leave, as you make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Annual bonus based on performance

Monthly attendance bonus

Ongoing professional development

Workplace pension scheme

Employee assistance helpline

Mileage paid for car usage

Fully paid DBS

Access to COVID-19 vaccinations

Friendly and supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Individuals who care regardless of qualifications or experience.
• Demonstrating values of respect and promoting independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with mealtimes and social activities.
• Promote skills and involvement in daily tasks.
• Provide personal care needs and support health.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Fully funded qualification in health and social care

Job description

Location - 5 Old Barn, Gawcott

"Our residents do not live in our workplace, we work in their homes"

At Hightown, we are a housing charity that builds homes and support people. In Gawcott, near Buckingham, Milton Keynes, we provide high-quality care and support to five vulnerable adults with learning and physical disabilities.

We are looking for some new Care Assistants to join our team who have the right values, behaviours and attitudes to be the difference.

We have part time (22.5 & 30 hours) and full time (37.5) roles available.

Who we are looking for

We are keen to recruit individuals who care regardless of qualifications or experience. We care more about you sharing and demonstrating our values, which are:

• Putting our residents and service users first
• Treating people with respect, promoting independence and choice
• Developing passionate and committed teams
• Being cost effective without compromising standards or safety

We will give you all the training and support you need to do the role including a fully funded qualification in health and social care and we will support you with your career aspirations.

If you share our values, we would love you to work for us.

About the role

You will be working as part of a dedicated team to empower our service users to lead the life they want. You will assist individuals with:

• Mealtimes and social activities including music and art therapy
• Attending appointments and maintaining their health and wellbeing
• Promoting skills and involvement including shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning
• Personal care needs

Sleep ins will be required.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you or you want to have an informal chat, please contact us on (phone number removed).

Benefits

In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
• 12.24 per hour
• Regular support from your line manager and colleagues
• Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance
• Monthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salary
• Annual salary and cost of living review
• Commitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to Wellbeing
• Ongoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding support
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary
• Refer-a-friend scheme: Earn a 130 bonus for each friend you refer to work for us
• Access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for use at work
• Access to COVID-19 vaccinations
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Employee assistance helpline
• Mileage paid for car usage
• Fully paid DBS

If you are interested in joining our friendly team, please download the job description and click apply below.

Please note that we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis and therefore we may close the vacancy early. Interested applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure they are considered.

Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We are a Disability Confident Employer.

About Us

Hightown is a charitable housing association operating principally in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire. We believe everyone should have a home and the support they need, so our aim is to build new homes and to provide excellent housing and support.