Care Assistant

Excelcare; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bankholidays

Free on-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend £500

DBS certificate paid by Excelcare

Comprehensive induction programme

Funded qualifications via the Apprent.

Paid uniform

Employee of the month £100

Team appreciation week

Job summary

Excelcare is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant for Willows Care Home in Milton Keynes. You will support residents with meals, personal care, and accurate daily documentation, while promoting independence, dignity, and respect.

Experience in care is ideal; we offer nights 8pm–8am, 36–48 hours per week, and a comprehensive package including DBS paid, on-site parking, and career development through funded qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment would be ideal.
• Ability to provide physical, emotional and social support to older people.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mealtimes and personal care.
• Complete daily records, charts and care plans.
• Engage residents in meaningful activities while promoting independence, dignity and respect.

Skills

Care experience

Compassion

Job description

Care Assistant

As a Care Assistant at our Willows Care Home, Milton Keynes you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day.

Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the 'family' and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

• Salary: £13.45 - £13.65 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• Full Time - 36 to 48 hours a week.
• Nights 8pm to 8am available.

About the role

As a Care Assistant you will be assisting with mealtimes, personal care and completing current and appropriate documentation which includes daily record keeping, charts and care plans. You will be engaging in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect.

What we are looking for from you

Experience in a care environment either in a care home, as a home care worker or caring for a loved one would be ideal, however if you have a caring and kind approach and the desire to work with older people - become one of the Excelcare family.

What we offer in return for your hard work

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Free on-site parking*
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Annual salary review
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
• Team appreciation week

*Terms and Conditions apply