Care Assistant

LINESET; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of older people seeks Care Assistants at its Lovat Fields Retirement Village. The role involves providing essential domiciliary care, promoting independence, and ensuring emotional well-being of residents. Applicants should possess good communication skills and ideally hold a care certificate. This position promises a rewarding career within a collaborative environment, paired with generous benefits that include a £500 Golden Hello.

Benefits

Golden Hello for All New Care Assistant Starters Of £500

33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Blue Light Card discounts

Attendance Reward

Free Life Insurance

Buy And Sell Holiday

Cycle2work Scheme

Free Use of Onsite Gym

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for providing exceptional care.
• Friendly and easy to talk to.
• Open to undertaking care certificate qualification.

Responsibilities

• Providing all aspects of domiciliary care to residents.
• Assisting with both physical and personal care.
• Supporting residents in social activities.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Empathy

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Our stunning Lovat Fields Retirement Village based in Milton Keynes, are currently seeking new team members!

At ExtraCare, we provide our residents with exceptional retirement villages that enhance care and lifestyle opportunities, genuinely fostering ‘better lives for older people.' We are dedicated to offering rewarding and meaningful careers to all our staff, empowering you to deliver the high-quality service we promise and positively impact our residents' lives.

We offer a comprehensive domiciliary care service all in one location, eliminating the need for travel between jobs.

Extracare does not participate in the current “UK Visa Sponsorship” scheme and we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship

The Role

• Role: Care Assistant
• Hours: 19.5 hours per week (3 x shifts per week, morning and evenings including alternate weekends)
• Salary: £13.61ph
• Location: Lovat Fields, Japonica Lane, Milton Keynes, MK15 9ED
  
  

As a Care and Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing all aspects of domiciliary care to our residents. This includes assisting with both physical and personal care, as well as supporting them in social activities. You will take pride in promoting and enhancing the physical and emotional well-being of our residents, while also encouraging their independence and self-confidence.

About You

You should have a genuine passion for providing exceptional care. Being friendly and easy to talk to is essential as you will need to communicate well with both our residents and your colleagues. Ideally, you will possess a care certificate or be open to undertaking the qualification. Flexibility with hours is important, as you'll be working on a rota basis with the need to cover alternate weekends.

A highly rewarding career awaits individuals who thrive in a collaborative and encouraging team atmosphere, providing diverse opportunities and an outstanding work environment.

Benefits

• Golden Hello for All New Care Assistant Starters Of £500! (Criteria Applies)
• 33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance
• Enhanced employer pension contribution
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Attendance Reward
• Free Life Insurance
• Buy And Sell Holiday
• Cycle2work Scheme
• Free Use of Onsite Gym
  
  

ExtraCare reserve the right to close this advertisement early should the maximum number of applications be received. Be one of the first to apply!

This role will require a satisfactory DBS check, references, and the right to work clearance from the Home Office.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are fair and inclusive. This means we are ready to make reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process. We encourage you to let us know about any specific needs you may have, and we would appreciate your feedback on how we can improve your experience.

ExtraCare is dedicated to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our society. Our aim is to empower our employees to be their authentic selves at work and to be valued members of a safe and supportive community.

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