Care Assistant - Supported Housing for Older People

Milton Keynes City Council • Full-time • MK3 6FH, Milton Keynes, England • £26,824 - £28,142 / year • 1w ago

Job Introduction

We’re recruiting Care Assistants to join our Supported Housing for Older People service at Milton Keynes City Council. In this rewarding role, you’ll support older people to live with dignity, independence and choice. This may include supporting people living with dementia or complex health needs.

Our Adult Services team supports some of the most vulnerable people in our community, providing essential care as part of a 24/7 service. As a Care Assistant, you’ll help make a real difference each day by delivering person-centred care, building positive relationships, and working closely with colleagues, families and other professionals.

We welcome applicants with care experience, but this is not essential. This role would suit someone starting out in care, as long as you bring a compassionate approach and a willingness to learn. For more information prior to applying please contact Minenhle.Sitsebe@milton-keynes.gov.uk

We have both Full time and Part time positions available.

Shift Pattern

These positions operate on a rolling two-week rota and include a mixture of early, late and weekend shifts.

Typical shift times:

Early Shift: 7:00am - 2:00pm
Late Shift: 2:00pm - 9:00pm
Twilight Shift: 4:00pm - 9:00pm

We currently have vacancies

36 hours per week

28.5 hours per week

Both roles include a combination of weekday and weekend working as part of a planned rota. The exact rota pattern will be discussed at interview.

Interviews for this role will be held Week commencing 28th September 2026

At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.

Sheltered Housing at Milton Keynes City Council is all about helping older residents feel safe, supported and independent in their own homes. Our colleagues build trusted relationships every day, and we make sure they’re supported to do this rewarding work well.

Take a look at the linked page for further information on the sheltered housing service and how it supports residents.

Sheltered Housing | Provider Services

Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk

Main Responsibility

Deliver high-quality care and support in line with individual support plans
Support with personal care, including eating, drinking, medication and mobility
Promote independence, dignity and choice in all interactions
Record accurate information and contribute to care plans and risk assessments
Work closely with colleagues, families and external partners to meet individual needs
Identify and respond to risks, following safeguarding and health and safety guidance

The Ideal Candidate

A compassionate and caring person who can build trusting relationships
An understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults or a willingness to learn
Clear communication skills and confidence working with others
Able to keep accurate records and maintain confidentiality
Calm and responsive in emergency or challenging situations
Flexible and willing to support across different locations when needed

As part of the pre-employment checks, should you be offered the role, we’ll carry out an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, (unless you are currently registered with the DBS Update Service).

Package Description

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can lease an electric or low-emission vehicle at a reduced cost through salary sacrifice, subject to National Minimum Wage and other eligibility requirements.
Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes

Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.

About The Organisation

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.

We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Milton Keynes City Council is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We actively encourage applications from candidates who bring a range of perspectives, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

We are proud to have signed up to the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard (SC-WRES), a continuous improvement programme designed to help social care organisations achieve anti-racist workplaces. Our commitment means we are actively working to identify and address inequalities, improve representation in leadership, and ensure fair treatment and opportunity for all colleagues in Adult Services. [skillsforcare.org.uk]

We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.

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