Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,570.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 24570 - 24570 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 December 2025 |
| Location: | Aylesbury, HP22 6LX |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NOV20256445 |
Summary
Care Assistant - The CrossingsAre you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Join our friendly and dedicated team at The Crossings and Oakmead, two of our registered care homes supporting adults with learning and physical disabilities.Working as part of a dedicated team, you will assist the people we support with their day to day needs to enable individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives. This will involve assisting individuals with:Personal care needsMealtimes and social activitiesDay trips outAttending appointments and maintaining their health and well-beingPromoting skills and involvement including shopping and domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaningSupport in any other areas of their daily living.As a care assistant, you will follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a highly effective service that meets each individual’s needs, supports their aspirations and maximises their independence.About YouYou will be a caring and enthusiastic individual with a `can-do` attitude, who is driven by the desire to make a difference and have the ability to recognise and understanding the needs of vulnerable adults with learning disabilities. Desired qualities will include:Effective communicator using different methods according to the complex needs of those in your care.Previous experience as a care assistant is desirable but not essential.Ability to work shifts as part of a rota system, including some weekend and bank holiday workingTeamwork and flexibility are key to the success of the services we provide, as is a clear commitment to equality and diversityIt is essential that you have a full UK driving licence, access to a car, and are happy to do sleep-ins. (an allowance for £52.78 per sleep in is paid)BenefitsIn return for your hard work and commitment, we offer a benefits package which includes:Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service£24,570paAnnual bonus based on satisfactory performanceMonthly attendance bonus on top of your basic salaryCommitment to health and wellbeing with the Five Ways to WellbeingOngoing professional development and support to deliver outstanding supportWorkplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salaryEmployee assistance helplineAppointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS and references.We are an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.