Support Worker

Hightown; Gawcott; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

Blue Light Card discounts

Training & development

Pension & life assurance

Long service awards

Attendance bonus

Salary review

Employee helpline

Job summary

Hightown is seeking a dedicated Support Worker at Old Barn in Gawcott, Buckingham. This part-time role supports four adults with learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities in a small care home.

You will provide compassionate, person-centred care and help residents develop independence while working with families and professionals. The role requires a care certificate or willingness to undertake a care qualification and a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support.
• Willingness to undertake a care qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily living skills, activities and personal care.
• Promote independence, choice and dignity.
• Help individuals work towards their goals and aspirations.
• Support medication, health, safety and wellbeing.
• Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and mentoring new staff.

Skills

Care experience

Communication

Flexible shifts

Education

Care certificate

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Make a Real Impact - Join Our Team at 4 Old Barn!

Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.

Position:Support Worker

Location: Gawcott, Buckingham

Salary: £16,110 per annum

Hours: Part-time (22.5 hours per week)

This is an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team at Old Barn, a registered care home for four adults with learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities.

As a Support Worker, you will provide compassionate, person-centred support, helping people feel respected, included and empowered to develop independence and achieve their personal goals. You will work closely with colleagues, families and professionals, valuing collaboration to create a safe and positive home environment.

About The Role

You will:

• Support people with daily living skills, activities and personal care
• Promote independence, choice and dignity
• Help individuals work towards their goals and aspirations
• Support medication, health, safety and wellbeing
• Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and mentoring new staff

About you

You will bring experience in care or support, a positive attitude, and a genuine desire to help others thrive. You will communicate well, work flexibly across shifts, and share our commitment to respect, inclusion and empowerment.

Holds a care certificate or willingness to undertake a care qualification

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Hightown Benefits

• £16,110 per annum
• 33-35 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Mileage paid
• Blue Light Card - access to thousands of retailer discounts
• Ongoing training and development
• Pension & life assurance (3× salary)
• Long Service Awards
• Monthly Attendance Bonus
• Annual salary and cost-of-living review
• Employee assistance helpline

The 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