Care Assistant

NHS; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chipping Norton is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents in their daily lives. The position involves night shifts (8pm-8am) with responsibilities such as personal care, medication assistance, and engaging residents in activities. No specific qualifications are required, but experience or a caring attitude is a plus. The role offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. Candidates should possess empathy and respect to contribute to a nurturing atmosphere.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting or a caring attitude would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in their everyday lives, ensuring comfort, safety, and well-being.
• Assist with personal care, medication administration, and meaningful activities.

Job description

This is a role as a Care Assistant at Tall Trees, a 61-bedded Nursing and Dementia Home in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire. The home is rated 'Good' by CQC and has an 8.5 rating on Carehome.co.uk. The role involves providing compassionate care to residents during night shifts, working alternate weekends.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting residents in their everyday lives, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. This includes assisting with personal care, medication administration, and engaging residents in meaningful activities. The role requires empathy, respect, and a growth mindset to provide high-quality care and contribute to the home's nurturing environment.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of residential and nursing care homes across the UK. They pride themselves on being a diverse and inclusive employer, where employees can grow both professionally and personally. Aria Care offers various benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• 61 Bedded Nursing and Dementia Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 8.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Care Assistant
• Night shifts (8pm-8am) with a 2-3 week day induction period
• £13.60 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We are looking for a compassionate care assistant to support residents in their everyday lives. If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, Aria care will offer a supportive and nurturing environment to grow, both professionally and personally.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required, but experience in a care setting or a caring attitude would be advantageous.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.