45 elderly care jobs found in Leighton Buzzard

Maintenance Operative  Location : Wing View Care Centre, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0NY Pay Rate : £14.49 Per Hour  Contracted Hours : 35 Hours Per Week  Shift Pattern : 8:30am- 5:00pm Monday - Friday  ABOUT THE ROLE Our property estate is a mixture of sizes, ages and services. As we modernise our portfolio of homes; we are refurbishing some with others being brand new, contemporary care homes. With this investment into our property, we need more people with the right mix of skills and passion to ensure that our homes are kept well maintained and safe. As a Maintenance Operative you will need to maintain a safe and well presented environment by carrying out compliance checks and general maintenance across our care homes. Support contractor attendance and property improvement activities and programmes. In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing a safe environment, as well as warmth and kindness...

Care Leader Location: Wing View Care Centre, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0NY Pay Rate: £15.55 per Hour (NVQ enhancements available) Contracted Hours: 42 Hours  Shift Pattern : 6:45-2:15 & 1:45PM-10:15  (Working Alternate Weekends) (Shift Pattern may change due to the needs of the Care Home)  ABOUT THE ROLE Are you an experienced carer with a desire to progress your career to the next level? Do you prefer to work nights? Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, teamed with kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do. Leading a small team of carers, you’ll be responsible for keeping wakeful watch on the security and safety of our residents and the home in general. You’ll ensure that care plans are regularly reviewed, understanding the importance of maintaining accurate records, and will be able to manage the time of both yourself and your team effectively to support the wellbeing of our residents. You’ll understand that some shifts...

Head Housekeeper Location: Wing View Care Centre, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0NY  Pay Rate: £13.01 per Hour (NVQ enhancements available) Contracted Hours: 40 Hours per week Shift pattern: 8:00am - 2:00pm (Shift Pattern may change due to the needs of the Care Home)  ABOUT THE ROLE Are you an experienced housekeeper with exacting standards of cleanliness and an eye for detail? Can you lead a small team of people to deliver an outstanding housekeeping and laundry service for our residents, whilst encouraging them to always do their best? The Head Housekeeper plays a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness in our homes. Leading a team of Housekeepers and Laundry Assistants, you’ll take pride in ensuring that every room and living space is clean, tidy and maintained at all times. A champion for hygiene and infection control within the home, you’ll have access to specialised equipment and materials to ensure you can create a welcoming, safe and comfortable environment...

Activities Co-ordinator Location: Wing View Care Centre, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0NY  Pay Rate : £13.19 per Hour (NVQ enhancements available) Contracted Hours : 30 Hours per week  Shift Pattern : 10:00 -17:00 5 days a week (Every alternate weekend) ABOUT THE ROLE Our homes are vibrant, joyful communities and an important part of creating such a happy atmosphere is the wide range of stimulating activities and entertainment we provide for our residents. As an Activities Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for creating and delivering an ongoing programme of activities and events which engage residents, promote their independence and are tailored to meet their individual needs. Many of our residents are living with various age-related conditions, but still strive to lead a full and active life. You’ll get to know them, find out what they love to do, or perhaps used to love to do, and find ways of creating new memories with them. In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended...

Night Care Leader Location: Wing View Care Centre, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0NY Pay Rate: £16.55  Contracted Hours: 1 X 36 Hours & 1 X 48 Hours  Shift Pattern : 9:00pm -07:15am (May be adjusted for the needs of the Care Home)  ABOUT THE ROLE Are you an experienced carer with a desire to progress your career to the next level? Do you prefer to work nights? Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, teamed with kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do. Leading a small team of carers, you’ll be responsible for keeping wakeful watch on the security and safety of our residents and the home in general. You’ll ensure that care plans are regularly reviewed, understanding the importance of maintaining accurate records, and will be able to manage the time of both yourself and your team effectively to support the wellbeing of our residents. You’ll understand that some shifts might be challenging, but you’ll also laugh, have fun and make...

Head Chef  Location: Wing View Care Home, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0NY Salary: £44,000 per annum  Contracted Hours: 48 Hours per week  Shift Pattern: 7.00am - 5:00pm (5 Days a week)  About the home: Conveniently positioned on the south-west side of the village, close to all the local amenities, Wing View is in a peaceful neighbourhood. And with Leighton Buzzard just three miles to the east and Aylesbury five miles away, it’s ideally situated for residents to make the most of life in Buckinghamshire. Residents will live their lives in welcoming, relaxing surroundings, cared for by a dedicated team who will support them according to their own needs. About the role: Working as a Chef in our homes, you’ll oversee all aspects of our kitchen and catering services including management of a small team, ensuring the highest standards of nutrition, hygiene and safety at all times. You may occasionally be asked to cater for meals for other day centres, luncheon clubs and community activities and...

Handy Person Location: Meadowcroft Care Home, Thame, Oxfordshire Pay Rate: £13.51 Per Hour (Mon-Fri), £14.51 Per Hour (Sat-Sun) Contracted Hours: 37.5 hours per week  Shift Times: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm ABOUT THE ROLE Our property estate is a mixture of sizes, ages and services. As we modernise our portfolio of homes; we are refurbishing some with others being brand new, contemporary care homes. With this investment into our property, we need more people with the right mix of skills and passion to ensure that our homes are kept well maintained and safe. As the Handy Person you’ll take pride in the Home that you maintain, including the surrounding gardens. You’ll soon get to know our residents and their families and will let them get involved in helping you to maintain their home. You’ll be responsible for key tasks such as the maintenance of heating and lighting, the overall fabric of the building, regular checks on the boiler and water systems and completing all  relevant...

Night Care Assistant Location: Langford View, Bicester, OX26 6EW Pay rate: £14.10 Per Hour (plus weekend and NVQ enhancements available) Contracted Hours: 36 Hours per week Shift Pattern: 10:00pm - 7:00am Monday - Friday working alternate weekends ABOUT US We are looking for you to work as a care assistant making a real difference to our residents lives every day. Along with supporting daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, supporting toilet use) we are looking for the right people to genuinely care for our residents and create a happy fulfilled life for them. Some days may be challenging but you will laugh, have fun and make lasting memories. You’ll become part of our extended family too, bringing kindness, exceptional care and dignity to our care homes. We are looking for both experienced carers and those that are new to care to build our teams with diverse people who can bring all sorts of life experience to the job. We provide induction training and support, with...

Night Care Leader Location: Wellford Gardens - 1-3 Park Hill, Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1NE Pay rate: £16.80 per hour, plus weekend and NVQ enhancements available Contracted hours: Bank About the Home: Wellford Gardens is our first luxury new build incorporating all-inclusive in the comfort of luxurious surroundings. It will include en-suite bedrooms, fresh air ventilation, acoustic monitoring, landscaped gardens, private dining, hair and beauty facilities, cinema, lounge and sun terrace. The home is located just off the A40 on Park Hill in Wheatley. Wellford Gardens is a three-storey home with 65 bedrooms, offering residents round-the-clock residential and dementia care. The home design includes innovative new technologies including E-care and providing person centred care with many personalised options. ABOUT THE ROLE Are you an experienced carer with a desire to progress your career to the next level? Do you prefer to work nights? Our care teams make a real difference every day and...

Handy Person Location: Wheatley, Oxfordshire, OX33 1ND Pay rate: Up to £15.69 Contracted Hours: 37.5 Hours  ABOUT THE ROLE Our property estate is a mixture of sizes, ages and services. As we modernise our portfolio of homes; we are refurbishing some with others being brand new, contemporary care homes. With this investment into our property, we need more people with the right mix of skills and passion to ensure that our homes are kept well maintained and safe. As the Handy Person you’ll take pride in the Home that you maintain, including the surrounding gardens. You’ll soon get to know our residents and their families and will let them get involved in helping you to maintain their home. You’ll be responsible for key tasks such as the maintenance of heating and lighting, the overall fabric of the building, regular checks on the boiler and water systems and completing all relevant health and safety checks. In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work...

Housekeeper Location:  Wellford Gardens, Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1ND Pay rate: Up to £12.44 Contracted hours: 27 Hours per week  ABOUT OUR ROLE Our Housekeepers play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness in our homes, ensuring that every room and living space is clean, tidy and maintained at all times.  A champion for hygiene and infection control within the home, you’ll have access to specialised equipment and materials to ensure you can create a welcoming, safe and comfortable environment for residents, as well as their friends and families. Some of our residents love to join in with simple cleaning and laundry tasks, so you may sometimes find that you have extra help as you carry out your daily routines. In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing a safe environment, as well as warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes. Wellford Gardens is...

Care Leader Location: Townsend House , Headington ,Oxfordshire, OX3 9NX Pay rate: £13.30 per hour (NVQ & Weekend enhancements available)  Contracted hours: 14 Hours per week Shift Pattern: 6:45AM- 2:15PM & 1:45PM - 10:15PM Week 1 - Tuesday & Friday  Week 2 - Saturday  & Sunday  ABOUT THE ROLE Are you an experienced carer or senior carer with the passion to make a difference? Can you lead a small team of people to deliver outstanding care to our residents, whilst encouraging them to always do their best? Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, teamed with kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do. Supporting the Home Manager, and leading a team of carers, you’ll be responsible for planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity, and independence. You’ll ensure care plans are regularly reviewed through continuous assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation....

Night Care Assistant Location: Marston Court, Oxford, Oxfordshire Pay Rate: £14.10 (Mon-Fri), £15.10 (Sat-Sun)  NVQ enhancements available Contracted Hours: 27 Hours per week Shift Pattern: Working 9hr shifts both week nights and some weekends. We offer various shifts and hours so get in touch and we can help you find the job you want! Located in the heart of Oxfordshire is Marston Court, offering compassionate, individualised residential,early-stage dementia and care for up to 39 residents. Set in peaceful and beautifully tended grounds with an enclosed quiet garden, the home is close to several local shops and amenities, with good bus routes to Oxford city centre. We are looking for you to work as a care assistant making a real difference to our residents lives every day. Along with supporting daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, supporting toilet use) we are looking for the right people to genuinely care for our residents and create a happy fulfilled life for them....

Care Assistant Location: Marston Court, Oxford, Oxfordshire,OX3 0DJ Pay rate: £12.93 (Mon-Fri), £13.93 (Sat-Sun)  NVQ enhancements available Contracted Hours: 28 Hours per week Shift Pattern: Working Various shifts between: 7:00AM - 10:00PM Monday- Friday (Working alternate Weekends)  We offer various shifts and hours so get in touch and we can help you find the job you want! Located in the heart of Oxfordshire is Marston Court, offering compassionate, individualised residential,early-stage dementia and care for up to 39 residents. Set in peaceful and beautifully tended grounds with an enclosed quiet garden, the home is close to several local shops and amenities, with good bus routes to Oxford city centre. We are looking for you to work as a care assistant making a real difference to our residents lives every day. Along with supporting daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, supporting toilet use) we are looking for the right people to genuinely care for our residents...

Care Assistant Location: Isis House, Oxford,  OX4 3NH Pay rate:  £12.93 per hour (plus weekend and NVQ enhancements available) Contracted Hours: Part time and full time hours available Shift Times: 7AM - 2PM  2PM - 10PM  Monday to Friday and working alternate weekends We are looking for you to work as a care assistant making a real difference to our residents lives every day. Along with supporting daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, supporting toilet use) we are looking for the right people to genuinely care for our residents and create a happy fulfilled life for them. Some days may be challenging but you will laugh, have fun and make lasting memories. You’ll become part of our extended family too, bringing kindness, exceptional care and dignity to our care homes. We are looking for both experienced carers and those that are new to care to build our teams with diverse people who can bring all sorts of life experience to the job. We provide induction training and...

Care Assistant - Weekends only Location: Lake house Care Home, Adderbury, OX17 3NG Pay rate:  £13.93 per hour (plus weekend and NVQ enhancements available) Contracted Hours: 14 hours per week Shift Times: 7AM - 2PM or 2PM - 9pm  weekends only We are looking for you to work as a care assistant making a real difference to our residents lives every day. Along with supporting daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, supporting toilet use) we are looking for the right people to genuinely care for our residents and create a happy fulfilled life for them. Some days may be challenging but you will laugh, have fun and make lasting memories. You’ll become part of our extended family too, bringing kindness, exceptional care and dignity to our care homes. We are looking for both experienced carers and those that are new to care to build our teams with diverse people who can bring all sorts of life experience to the job. We provide induction training and support, with ongoing...

Care Assistant Location: Lake house Care Home, Adderbury, OX17 3NG Pay rate:  £12.93 per hour (plus weekend and NVQ enhancements available) Contracted Hours: 23.25 hours per week Shift Times: 7AM - 2PM or 2PM - 9pm  Monday to Friday and working alternate weekends We are looking for you to work as a care assistant making a real difference to our residents lives every day. Along with supporting daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, supporting toilet use) we are looking for the right people to genuinely care for our residents and create a happy fulfilled life for them. Some days may be challenging but you will laugh, have fun and make lasting memories. You’ll become part of our extended family too, bringing kindness, exceptional care and dignity to our care homes. We are looking for both experienced carers and those that are new to care to build our teams with diverse people who can bring all sorts of life experience to the job. We provide induction training and support,...

Night Care Assistant Location: Lake House Care Home, Adderbury, OX17 3NG Pay rate: £14.10 Per Hour (plus weekend and NVQ enhancements available) Contracted Hours: 18Hours per week Shift Pattern: 10:00pm - 7:00am  ABOUT US We are looking for you to work as a care assistant making a real difference to our residents lives every day. Along with supporting daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, supporting toilet use) we are looking for the right people to genuinely care for our residents and create a happy fulfilled life for them. Some days may be challenging but you will laugh, have fun and make lasting memories. You’ll become part of our extended family too, bringing kindness, exceptional care and dignity to our care homes. We are looking for both experienced carers and those that are new to care to build our teams with diverse people who can bring all sorts of life experience to the job. We provide induction training and support, with ongoing development opportunities for...

Bank Housekeeper Location: Spencer Court, Woodstock, OX20 1JG Pay rate: £12.44 per hour (plus weekend and NVQ enhancements available) Available shift times: Bank shifts ABOUT THE ROLE Do you want to have greater say over when you work? Bank contracts are not temporary, but they are flexible. They don’t have any guaranteed hours so when we do offer you work it’s your choice to work or not. This gives you the flexibility to work around your other commitments, such as your studies, another job or caring for family members. Or if you a looking to gain experience in the care sector without making a permanent commitment, or to simply ‘keep your hand in’ if you are partially retired; bank contracts are an excellent option for you.  Our Housekeepers play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness in our homes, ensuring that every room and living space is clean, tidy and maintained at all times.  A champion for hygiene and infection control within the home, you’ll have...

Bank Kitchen Assistant Location: Spencer Court, Woodstock, OX20 1JG Pay rate: £12.44 per hour (enhancements paid for weekends and/or holders of a relevant qualification) Contracted Hours: Bank  ABOUT THE ROLE We’re currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant to join our passionate, hard-working and friendly catering team, to create delicious meals, snacks and drinks for our residents. You’ll get to know our residents, understand their likes and dislikes so that mealtimes are always a highlight of their day In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes. Spencer Court is situated a stone's throw from historic Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, in the charming town of Woodstock. The home offers high-quality and compassionate residential and early-stage dementia care for up to 46 residents in a calm,...