Care Assistant

Care Concern Group; Bicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life cover

Wagestream

Nutritious meals

GP online for dependants

Discounts

EAP 24/7

Career development

Long service awards

Job summary

Launton Grange Care Home near Bicester is recruiting a Care Assistant to deliver high-quality, person-centred care for residents, promoting dignity and independence. You will assist with daily living tasks and follow care plans in a supportive team.

Open to both experienced carers and newcomers, full training and ongoing development are provided to support your journey in a caring, welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Previous experience is beneficial but not essential.
• NVQ Level 2 is desirable or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living including personal care, mobility and nutrition.
• Support emotional wellbeing and provide companionship.
• Follow care plans and monitor changes in residents' conditions.
• Work as part of a supportive team to create a warm, respectful environment.

Skills

Caring attitude

Good communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

About Launton Grange Care Home

Launton Grange Care Home is a welcoming care home located a short distance from Bicester town centre, providing residential and dementia care. The home has a strong focus on promoting independence and an active lifestyle, with comfortable social spaces, a bright garden room, quiet lounges and a range of activities for Residents to enjoy. Colleagues work together to provide high quality, person centred care while supporting Residents to live fulfilling and independent lives.

About Launton Grange Care Home

Launton Grange Care Home is a welcoming care home located a short distance from Bicester town centre, providing residential and dementia care. The home has a strong focus on promoting independence and an active lifestyle, with comfortable social spaces, a bright garden room, quiet lounges and a range of activities for Residents to enjoy. Colleagues work together to provide high quality, person centred care while supporting Residents to live fulfilling and independent lives.

Care Assistant Contract

• £14.80 to £15.30 per hour
• Contracted to 38.5 hours per week
• Paid DBS pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As a Care Assistant, you will make a meaningful difference in our residents lives everyday. This role is central to delivering high quality, person centred care that supports dignity, independence and overall wellbeing.

You will support individuals with daily living including personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing, helping them feel comfortable, respected and valued. By following care plans and recognising changes in condition, you will contribute to safe, responsive and consistent care.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will help create a warm and positive environment where relationships matter and people feel truly cared for. This opportunity is open to both experienced carers and those new to care, with full training, guidance and ongoing development provided to support your journey.

What We Are Looking For

• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A reliable and positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Previous experience is beneficial but not essential
• NVQ Level 2 is desirable or willingness to work towards

What We Offer

• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards

About Care Concern Group

Launton Grange is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.

Our five values Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.

If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.