Care Assistant

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Care Assistant - Old Barn Close, Buckingham£13.45 per hour | Part-time (22.5 & 30 hours per week)Make a real difference every day by joining our friendly team at Old Barn Close, a welcoming home supporting up to five adults with learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities. We create a supportive, respectful environment where people are encouraged to make choices, feel included, and live life their way.No previous care experience is needed - we provide full training and ongoing support. What matters most is your compassion, positive attitude and commitment to working as part of a caring team.What you will do:Support with personal care, meals and daily routinesTake part in meaningful activities and community outingsAssist with appointments, shopping and household tasksBuild positive relationships and work closely with colleaguesComplete sleep-ins as part of your rotaAbout you:Kind, patient and enthusiasticHolds a care certificate or willingness to undertake a care qualificationComfortable working shifts including weekends and bank holidays (variety of early and late shifts)Enjoy working collaboratively and supporting others to thriveAble to do sleep-ins(For sleep-ins you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £52.78 - solely at 5 Old Barn).A driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.Start a rewarding career where you’re valued, supported and empowered to make a genuine impact - apply today.Hightown Benefits£13.45 per hour (22.5 & 30 hours per week)33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service (pro rata)Blue Light Card, access to discounts for national and local retailersWorkplace pension and life assurance (three times annual salary)Mileage paid for car usageAnnual performance bonus and monthly attendance bonusLong Service AwardsAnnual salary and cost of living reviewOngoing training and developmentEmployee assistance helplineThe 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.