Social Care Assistants (Community based)

Buckinghamshire Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job description

Social Care Assistants (Community based)

Location: Buckinghamshire, County Wide

We are looking for dedicated individuals who can provide high-quality direct care and support to residents, focusing on personal wellbeing outcomes and individual wishes to achieve strength-based support.

Positions Available:

• Part-time and full-time roles available. Please specify your preference in your application.

Work Patterns:

• Full-time: 37 hours per week, including alternate weekends and shifts between 7 am – 10 pm.
• Part-time: To be agreed with the hiring manager, but will include every other weekend.

Additional Benefits:

• In addition to the advertised salary, you will receive a ‘Golden Hello’ one-off lump-sum payment of £1000 upon successful completion of your probationary period. This payment will be pro rata'd for part-time hours.

About us

The Home Independence service supports individuals to regain their independence following illness, disability, or recent stay in hospital. We work with clients in their homes, identifying difficulties with self-care or performing daily activities. We provide a goal-based assessment for each client and support the achievement of their goals, using technology-enabled care devices and occupational therapy aids.

The team works closely with healthcare professionals, carers, clients, and their families to develop suitable packages of support designed to enhance client independence and meet their needs. We supply advice on specialist equipment options, monitor client progress, and make necessary adjustments if required.

About the role

No two days will be the same as you meet a variety of people and support their individual needs. Responsibilities include:

• Providing information and advice in relation to care and support and assistance in accessing care and support through various means.
• Working as part of a CQC Registered service in the community, maintaining a high degree of autonomy and utilizing initiative in delivering compliant care and support independently.
• Ensuring an agreed plan meets individual care and support needs and empowering individuals to access early intervention and preventative services.
• Informing senior colleagues and adhering to safeguarding procedures for any concerns regarding the safety of vulnerable adults.
• Working in partnership with individuals, carers, service providers, the voluntary sector, and other professionals.
• Providing personal care for individuals, which may include dressing, toileting, washing, and general housekeeping.

About you

You will be a great people person, caring and empathetic, able to deliver practical care and support to an agreed plan. You will use your initiative to problem-solve and utilize remote management oversight where required.

You may need to undertake a specialist role that requires specific training, such as Autism services or administering medication. Full training will be provided, and there are opportunities to progress within the service.

Other information

Please note, these positions are community-based, not day centre-based. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. The post holder will be entitled to a car user allowance and a 45p per mile mileage claim allowance (HMRC mileage allowance).

You will be required to apply for a DBS at an enhanced level. Further information about the DBS scheme can be found at GOV.UK.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and convictions
• All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please submit your application as early as possible.

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk.

Our values

We have a set of values that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative, and Trustworthy.

By joining us, you can expect:

• A fair and inclusive culture
• The chance to really make a difference to those around you
• Health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, and mindfulness workshops
• A unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• Ongoing support and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• Opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

We know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organization.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Steering Group to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.

We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.

We recognise and reward you

Hard work and success deserve recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various cafés, restaurants, shops, Microsoft Home Use Programme, and auto-enrollment onto our generous Pension Scheme. We also offer the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva, and much more.