Care Assistant

Peoplebank; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS check

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Valerian Court Care Home in Didcot, Oxfordshire, is hiring a Care Assistant to deliver person-centred care for 70 residents. The role covers personal care, mobility support, nutrition and emotional wellbeing, with full training and career development provided.

Alternate weekends are required, and hours include both days and nights. Joining our team means contributing to a warm, respectful, and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• As a Care Assistant, you will make a meaningful difference in our residents' lives every day.
• You will support daily living including personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing.
• You will follow care plans and recognise changes in condition to ensure safe, responsive care.
• You may be required to work alternate weekends.

Skills

Compassionate

Good communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Education

NVQ Level 2 desirable

Job description

Care and Support - Valerian Court Care Home

Contract: Full Time and Part- Time

Shift Type: Mixed - Days & Nights

Contracted hours: Various

Based in Didcot, Oxfordshire, our newly-built care home offers exceptional standards of Nursing, Residential, Dementia and Respite care for 70-residents.

Care Assistant Contract

• £13.52 per hour
• Full & part time hours available
• 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. The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.
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

About usValerian Court Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.