This is an exciting opportunity to join our supportive team in High Wycombe. As a Support Worker/Care Assistant, 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
- 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
About you
You will bring 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.
Requirements
- Hold a care certificate or willingness to undertake a care qualification
- 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.
Benefits
- £13.77 per hour
- 28 days of paid statutory leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays, or pro-rata for part-time hours).
- Ongoing training and development
- Employee assistance helpline
We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer.
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Support Worker/Care Assistant in High Wycombe employer: Chiltern
Chiltern Wood School offers a nurturing and supportive environment for Teaching Assistants, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with severe and complex learning needs. With a focus on wellbeing and professional development, our team benefits from comprehensive training opportunities and a collaborative atmosphere, all set within a beautifully refurbished site that encourages outdoor learning and therapeutic practices. Join us in fostering positive relationships and contributing to the growth of our pupils in a rewarding and fulfilling role.
