Care Assistant

Hightown Housing Association · Hemel Hempstead, England

Care Assistant at Hightown Housing Association, based in Hemel Hempstead, England, paying £25,506 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£25,506 per annum
Location
Hemel Hempstead, England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 weeks ago
Closes
12 Aug 2026
Sector
Care Assistant

44% below the typical rate for care assistant

Reference cf6cd0c2a78b9842cf83abb4303ebd626194a1ec

About the role

    Make a Real Impact - Join Our Team at 4 Trinity Court!

    Position: Care Assistant
    Location: Aylesbury
    Salary: £25,506 per annum
    Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

    Join our collaborative team at Trinity Court 4, a residential care home supporting six adults with severe learning disabilities, autism and complex physical health needs, all of which are non-verbal. You will help create an inclusive, respectful environment where residents feel empowered to live as independently as possible.

    The Role

    • Support with medication
    • Provide personal care with dignity
    • Encourage daily living skills: cooking, cleaning, shopping and budgeting
    • Organise local activities and trips
    • Follow personalised support plans and risk assessments
    • Build positive, trusting relationships with residents

    Shifts:
    Working on a rotating shift pattern of 5 days out of 7 across a 4-week rolling rota, including weekend work (Saturday and Sunday). Shifts will alternate between 07:00-15:00 and 14:00-22:00.

    On-site parking is available.

    About You

    This service is suited to those looking to gain valuable experience in full residential care. You are compassionate, reliable and confident working both independently and as part of a team. A Full UK Driving Licence is essential.

    Holds a care certificate or willingness to undertake a care qualification.

    Hightown Benefits

    • £25,506 per annum (37.5 hours per week)
    • 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service
    • Blue Light Card, access to discounts for national and local retailers
    • Workplace pension and life assurance (three times annual salary)
    • Annual performance bonus and monthly attendance bonus
    • Annual salary and cost of living review
    • Ongoing training and development
    • Employee assistance helpline

    We will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis so may close the vacancy early.

    Appointments are subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference, and medical checks.

    We are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer.

    Reference: cf6cd0c2a78b9842cf83abb4303ebd626194a1ec · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 12 Aug 2026 · Listed via Hightown Housing Association

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