Care Assistant

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

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 essentialWhat 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.

Please note: Appointment is subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference, and medical checks.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities & Disability Confident Employer.

We shortlist on an ongoing basis and may close the advert early