Job Introduction
Kilkenny House is a supported housing scheme based in Westcroft Milton Keynes. We have 40 flats which consists of single and double dwellings. We deliver 24-hour care making sure we deliver high quality care and support to individuals with a range of complex health conditions. To include end of life care.
Join our team to make a positive difference to individual’s lives.
Experience of working with older people and an understanding of the diverse needs of individuals
A creative and energetic approach to providing stimulating activities for groups and individuals.
An understanding of risk and the need to mitigate this.
A willingness to complete all mandatory training as required.
With the encouragement of physical activity an important element of support programmes, job holders will require significant dexterity and co-ordination in assisting others with a range of exercises and activities. The need to simultaneously assist several clients will demand speed and precision in these tasks.
Job holders will be expected to spend a considerable proportion of their working time on their feet and/ or engaged in physical activities which can, on occasions, be considerably demanding such as assisting others to walk/move or shifting equipment.
Job holders will be required to maintain an awareness of the general surroundings and the movements/activities of those engaged within it, this will require periods of concentrated sensory perception. Job holders may, in addition, experience some work related pressure from dealing with the competing demands of service users.
As job holders work directly with vulnerable clients, there will be occasions where they will be exposed to more than standard office type working environments featuring noise, odours or even unpleasant or threatening behaviours.
The activities post is Monday to Friday 13:30 to 17:30 with some flexibility.
An example rota is below:
If you’re caring and compassionate, an excellent communicator this could be the job for you.
This is a site-based role.
Interviews will be held on 30 July 2025.
Milton Keynes City Council is a modern and friendly place to work. Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk
Main Responsibility
- Provide a varied and stimulating programme of activities, either for groups or on a 121 basis, using resources creatively. Support tenants to be involved in the organisation and choice of events.
- Establish links with internal and external partners to encourage sharing of facilities and resources.
- Be aware of health and safety and ensure that tenant and activity risk assessments are followed. Ensure safe storage of equipment and materials.
- Ensure clear records are kept of activities undertaken and establish a data base of resources.
- To assist with the provision of care and support as required, following the tenants care plan.
- At this level job holders work directly with vulnerable clients, assisting them with day-to-day activities and focusing on their personal development and wellbeing.
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience supporting older adults and understanding individual needs.
- Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
- Creative, energetic, and able to deliver engaging activities.
- Aware of risk and committed to safe working practices.
- Physically fit for manual handling tasks.
- Holds a full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and business insurance.
- Professional, adaptable, and a positive team player.
- Willing to complete mandatory training and undergo an Enhanced DBS check
For this role, the candidate is required to have a full UK driving licence, along with access to a vehicle. Evidence of the driving licence and vehicle insurance with business insurance will be required from the candidate should they be offered this position. Without this documentation the candidate will not be appointable.
DBS Enhanced
Should you be offered the role, as part of the pre-employment checks an Enhanced DBS will be actioned for you (unless you are on 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 – low-cost leasing of electric and low emission vehicles.
- 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’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.
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.
If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.
