Care Assistant - Supported Housing for Older People

Package Description In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including: Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year. Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.

A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy. Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel. Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can lease an electric or low-emission vehicle at a reduced cost through salary sacrifice, subject to National Minimum Wage and other eligibility requirements.

Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses. Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week.

Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances. Job IntroductionWe’re recruiting Care Assistants to join our Supported Housing for Older People service at Milton Keynes City Council. In this rewarding role, you’ll support older people to live with dignity, independence and choice. This may include supporting people living with dementia or complex health needs.

Our Adult Services team supports some of the most vulnerable people in our community, providing essential care as part of a 24/7 service. As a Care Assistant, you’ll help make a real difference each day by delivering person-centred care, building positive relationships, and working closely with colleagues, families and other professionals. We welcome applicants with care experience, but this is not essential.

This role would suit someone starting out in care, as long as you bring a compassionate approach and a willingness to learn. For more information prior to applying please contact [email protected] We have both Full time and Part time positions available. Shift Pattern These positions operate on a rolling two-week rota and include a mixture of early, late and weekend shifts. Typical shift times: Early Shift: 7:00am - 2:00pm Late Shift: 2:00pm - 9:00pm Twilight Shift: 4:00pm - 9:00pm We currently have vacancies 36 hours per week 28.5 hours per week Both roles include a combination of weekday and weekend working as part of a planned rota.

The exact rota pattern will be discussed at interview. Interviews for thi s role will be held Week commencing 28th September 2026 At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive. Sheltered Housing at Milton Keynes City Council is all about helping older residents feel safe, supported and independent in their own homes.

Our colleagues build trusted relationships every day, and we make sure they’re supported to do this rewarding work well. Take a look at the linked page for further information on the sheltered housing service and how it supports residents. Sheltered Housing | Provider Services Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk Role Responsibilities Deliver high-quality care and support in lin