Care Assistant at Hightown Housing Association, Newton Longville

Role: Care Assistant

Location: Newton Longville
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
(7am-3pm and 2pm-10pm)
Salary: £26,229 + bonuses
Full Drivers Licence required

Make Every Day Count

Are you someone who thrives on empowering others to live their best lives? Do you bring warmth, empathy, and positivity to everything you do? If so, we would love to welcome you to our team.

At Litslade Farm, our registered care home in the heart of Newton Longville, we support a small group of adults with learning disabilities and complex needs to live independently and confidently. We are looking for compassionate Care Assistants to join our friendly, inclusive, and supportive team.

This is a truly varied and rewarding role supporting eight individuals aged between 25 and 68. While the role can be challenging at times, it is equally fulfilling - with plenty of opportunities to plan activities, enjoy days out, and create meaningful experiences. No two days are ever the same.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals to live safe, fulfilling, and independent lives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality, person-centred care and support
• Supporting with personal care and daily routines
• Assisting with complex health needs, including PEG feeding, insulin administration, and catheter care (full training provided)
• Supporting individuals who may display behaviours that challenge in a calm and positive manner
• Communicating effectively with individuals who may be non-verbal, adapting your approach to meet their needs
• Supporting with mealtimes, appointments, and overall wellbeing
• Encouraging independence through daily activities such as cooking, shopping, and household tasks
• Planning and participating in activities, outings, and social experiences
• Following personalised support plans to help each individual achieve their goals

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking someone who is:

• Naturally caring, patient, and motivated to make a difference
• A confident communicator with strong verbal and written skills
• Able to adapt to different needs, including non-verbal communication
• Resilient, proactive, and positive in their approach
• A team player who values inclusion, dignity, and respect
• Flexible and reliable, able to work shifts (7am-3pm and 2pm-10pm), including weekends and bank holidays
• Ideally experienced in a similar care or support role
• Holds a care certificate or willingness to undertake a care qualification
• A background in nursing or clinical care would be highly valued, offering a great opportunity to apply and further develop your clinical skills within a supportive, person-centred environment - however, this is not essential

What You Will Get in Return

We believe in recognising and rewarding your dedication with a generous benefits package:

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising to 35 with service
• Monthly attendance bonus and annual performance bonus
• Blue Light Card - access to discounts at national and local retailers
• Annual salary and cost of living review
• Mileage reimbursement for car usage
• Workplace pension scheme and life assurance (3x salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal and professional support
• A strong commitment to wellbeing through the Five Ways to Wellbeing framework
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make an impact while working in a supportive and engaging environment, click Apply today.

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.