Care Assistant

Porthaven Care Homes; Chipping Norton; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Porthaven Care Homes is seeking a caring Care Assistant for Penhurst Gardens Care Home in Chipping Norton. This full-time role offers 36 or 48 hours per week with 12-hour shifts from 8am to 8pm, including alternate weekends.

You will support residents with daily living, respect individuality, promote dignity and independence, assist with meals, and build warm relationships with residents and their families. DBS check and UK work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Cheerful, caring and compassionate attitude.
• Reliable with flexible shift availability.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on training.

Responsibilities

• Care for residents with daily living activities and personal care.
• Respect individuals' needs and tailor care per care plan.
• Support residents during mealtimes and provide refreshments.
• Promote dignity, independence and person-centred care.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and families.

Skills

Cheerful

Caring

Reliable

Eager to learn

Strong communicator

Team player

Respectful

Job description

Penhurst Gardens Care Home, New St, Chipping Norton OX7 5ED

Full Time DAYS Position - 36 or 48 Hours Weekly - 12 Hour Shifts - 8am to 8pm - Alternative Weekends

Porthaven Care Homes do not currently offer sponsorship or relocation packages

Are you looking for a rewarding career in health and social care but don't yet have the experience?

Are you an experienced Care Assistant searching for a warm, supportive, and caring environment?

If so, Porthaven Care Homes would love to hear from you!

About the Role:

As a Care Assistant you will make a real difference in people's lives every day with a rewarding career. You will care for our residents as though they are your own family, ensuring the physical, social, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Daily responsibilities in this role include:

• Respect each resident as an individual, tailoring care to their personal needs and preferences according to their care plan.
• Support residents with daily living activities including; washing, toileting, dressing and grooming.
• Promote choice, dignity, and independence through person-centred care.
• Support residents during mealtimes and ensure they have access to food and refreshments whenever they wish
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families through kindness, empathy, and compassion with residents.

About You:

Whether you're new to the care sector or bring previous experience, a role at Porthaven Care Homes offers a truly rewarding and fulfilling career.

We're currently looking for a Care Assistant who is:

• Cheerful, caring, and naturally compassionate
• Reliable, with the flexibility to work a range of shifts
• Eager to learn and grow — full training and ongoing development is provided by our dedicated Learning & Development team
• A strong communicator who works well as part of a team
• Respectful and understanding of each individual's unique needs

Most importantly, you'll have a genuine desire to support vulnerable people and make a meaningful difference in their lives every day.

The successful candidate will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and they must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

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