Care Assistant

ExtraCare Charitable Trust; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello for All New Care Starter£

33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Blue Light Card discounts

Attendance Reward

Free Life Insurance

Buy And Sell Holiday

Cycle2work Scheme

Free Use of Onsite Gym

Job summary

ExtraCare Charitable Trust at Lovat Fields Retirement Village in Milton Keynes is recruiting Care and Support Workers for a 26-hour week. The role includes personal care, helping residents stay active and engaged, and supporting daily living with a mix of morning and evening shifts, including some alternate weekends.

Applicants should hold a care certificate or be willing to undertake one, be personable, a good communicator and flexible with hours. A range of benefits and a supportive team await.

Qualifications

• Hold a care certificate or willing to undertake a care qualification.
• Flexible with hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of domiciliary care to residents including physical, personal care and support with social activities.
• Promoting and supporting the physical, emotional and well-being of residents.
• Encourage independence and self-belief.
• Ensure records and documents are completed in line with policy.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Care qualification

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 and Support Worker(multiple positions available)
• Hours: 26hours per week
  • 4 x shifts per week
  • Combination of morning (7am - 2pm) and evenings (3pm - 10pm) shifts*
  • Includes alternate weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
• Salary: £14.33ph
• Location: Lovat Fields, Japonica Lane, Milton Keynes, MK15 9ED

As a Care and Support Worker, you will be expected to carry out the following tasks:

• Provide all aspects of domiciliary careto our residents including both physical, personal care and support with social activities,
• Promoting and supporting the physical, emotional and well-being of our residents
• Encourage independence and self-belief
• Ensure records and documents are completed in line with our policy.

Person Specification

• Hold acare certificate or willing to undertake a care qualification
• Personable, an effective communicator and a team player
• Passionate about delivering a quality care service
• Flexible with hours.

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
• Eligible for 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.

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.

*Shift times may change as required to meet the needs of the service