Care Assistant

Job description

Salary: £8.41/hr rising to £8.71/hr after probation periodHours: Part time/Full time/ Days and Night hours are availableHolmers House is a purpose built care home and has specially designed accommodation for older people living with dementia.It has 48 en-suite rooms, divided between its three self-contained units, each of which has its own living room and dining room. All three units have access to the home's wheelchair accessible, landscaped gardens.Residents are supported by the staff to live as independently as their health conditions will allow and care is personalised to meet each person's level of need. Our staff team have built a warm and welcoming enviroment for residents and have all been trained by the Alzheimers' Society to support people with varying levels of need.Our ideal Care Assistant candidate will have :Experience of supporting adults in a care setting or in the community.An awareness and understanding of high quality home care.Good communication skills, patience and flexibility.An understanding of safeguarding and person-centred support.A flexible working pattern and able to do shift work.Experience is desirable, however, is not essential, as we offer full training for all of our Care Staff.In return for your hard work, we offer our Care Assistants:22 days paid holiday per annum + bank holidays (pro rata) Raising to 28 days + bank holidaysOngoing training and progression opportunitiesThorough induction and regular support from all management and staffThe option to work towards qualifications in NVQ Health & Social Care level 2&3Salary: £16,663.00 to £17,275.00 /yearLocation: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire (Preferred)

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

High Wycombe

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English