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Social Care Assistant

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Buckinghamshire Council

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United Kingdom , County Wide

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25151.00 - 28253.00 GBP / Year
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As a Social Care Assistant working within the Home Independence Team, you will be working out in the community to support residents that have been recently discharged from hospital or those who are living with a disability and need help to live independently and establish a routine to help them manage their lives day to day. You will be supporting individuals to regain confidence and reach their goals of living independently again.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide people with information and advice in relation to care and support and assistance in accessing care and support through various means
  • Work as part a CQC Registered service in the community, maintaining a high degree of autonomy and utilising own initiative in delivering compliant care and support independently
  • Ensure an agreed plan meets individual’s care and support outcomes needs and to empower the individual to access early intervention and preventative services
  • Inform senior colleagues and adhere to safeguarding procedure of any concerns which arise in relation to the safety of vulnerable adults
  • Work in partnership with individuals, carers, service providers, voluntary sector and other professionals
  • Provide personal care for individuals, this may include but is not limited to dressing, toileting, washing and general housekeeping

Requirements:

  • Full UK driving licence
  • Access to a vehicle
  • Great people person
  • Caring and empathetic
  • Able to deliver practical care and support to an agreed plan
  • Ability to use own initiative to problem solve
  • Ability to utilise remote management oversight where required
  • May need to undertake a specialist role requiring specific training (e.g., Autism services, administering medication)
  • Must be able to declare all unspent convictions and conditional cautions
  • Must be able to declare all spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected
  • Must currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation
What we offer:
  • Golden Hello one-off lump-sum payment of £1,000 upon successful completion of probationary period (pro rata for part time)
  • Car user allowance
  • 45p per mile mileage claim allowance (HMRC mileage allowance)
  • Fair and inclusive culture
  • Health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
  • Unified voice through Employee Representative Group
  • Ongoing support and opportunity to develop and progress in career
  • Opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events
  • Discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops
  • Microsoft Home Use Programme
  • Auto enrolment onto generous Pension Scheme
  • Opportunity to gain membership to Costco
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Travel discounts with Arriva

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 29, 2025

Expiration:
January 11, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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