Care Assistant Days & Nights

Job summary

Care Assistant

Location: Buckingham Care Home, Buckingham
Hours: Full-time and part-time positions available (including days, nights, and weekends)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About Us

Buckingham Care Home is committed to providing outstanding, person-centred care in a warm, friendly, and supportive environment. We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants to join our team and make a positive difference in the lives of our residents every day.

The Role

As a Care Assistant, you will support residents with their daily living activities while promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing. You will build meaningful relationships with residents and their families and play an important role in ensuring every resident receives high-quality, individualised care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, including washing, dressing, and grooming.
• Support residents with mobility and the use of appropriate equipment.
• Assist with meals, hydration, and nutrition.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to residents.
• Monitor and report changes in residents' physical or emotional wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Work closely with colleagues, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Ensure residents are treated with dignity, respect, and kindness at all times.
• Participate in activities and help create a positive and engaging environment.

What We're Looking For

• A caring, compassionate, and patient nature.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Reliability, flexibility, and a strong work ethic.
• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• A genuine passion for supporting older people and enhancing their quality of life.

What We Offer

• Competitive rate of pay.
• Full induction and ongoing training and development.
• Opportunities to gain recognised care qualifications.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Uniform provided.
• Career progression opportunities within the organisation.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.

Join Our Team

If you are passionate about caring for others and want to be part of a dedicated team that values kindness, compassion, and respect, we would love to hear from you.