Support Worker, Caregiver
Job in
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-30
Listing for:
Hightown Housing Association
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-30
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Caregiver, Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care, Home Care, Healthcare Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position:
Support Worker
Location:
Gawcott, Buckingham
Salary: £26,853 per annum
Hours:
Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
This is an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team at Old Barn, a registered care home for four adults with learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities.
As a Support Worker, you will provide compassionate, person-centred support, helping people feel respected, included and empowered to develop independence and achieve their personal goals. You will work closely with colleagues, families and professionals, valuing collaboration to create a safe and positive home environment.
About the role
You will:
Support people with daily living skills, activities and personal care
Promote independence, choice and dignity
Help individuals work towards their goals and aspirations
Support medication, health, safety and wellbeing
Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and mentoring new staff
Working Pattern:
Five days per week on a rota basis across a seven-day period, with a varied shift pattern that includes sleep-in duties (for sleep-ins you will receive an enhanced flat rate payment of £52.78)
About you
You will bring experience in care or support, a positive attitude, and a genuine desire to help others thrive. You will communicate well, work flexibly across shifts, and share our commitment to respect, inclusion and empowerment.
Holds a care certificate or willingness to undertake a care qualification
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.
Hightown Benefits
£26,853 per annum
33-35 days annual leave
Mileage paid
Blue Light Card - access to thousands of retailer discounts
Ongoing training and development
Pension & life assurance (3× salary)
Long Service Awards
Monthly Attendance Bonus
Annual salary and cost-of-living review
Employee assistance helpline
The successful candidate must always maintain appropriate professional boundaries and understand their responsibilities in relation to positions of trust.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical clearances.
We will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis so may close the vacancy early.
We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer
Additional Information / Benefits
Bonus, Training, Pension, Paid DBS
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