Care Assistant

Elizabeth Finn Homes; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Care Assistant for their facility in Bradwell Village, Oxfordshire. This role involves assisting residents with personal care, encouraging community interaction, and ensuring a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will receive comprehensive training, and benefits include flexible shifts, a group pension plan, and wellbeing support. Join a dedicated team making a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Fully paid induction programme

Enhanced pay for family leave

Flexible shifts

5.6 working weeks holiday per year

Occupational sick pay after probation

Wellbeing support

Free Blue Light card

Cycle to work scheme

Uniform provided

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Prior experience is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to assist residents with personal care requirements.
• Respect for individual dignity and promotion of independence.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care requirements.
• Encourage residents to interact in the life of the home.
• Ensure the physical environment meets residents' needs.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant - Bradwell Village, Oxfordshire

Hourly Rate: £13.03 - £13.82

Permanent Full-time or Part-time hours available - Up to 39 hours per week

The Cotswold Home
Woodside Drive
Bradwell Village
OX18 4XA

CQC rated Rating: Outstanding

Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes. Our company values are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

The Cotswold Home is situated in a beautiful area close to the lovely town of Burford. The home offers the highest levels of care provided by our team of experienced and committed staff.

Our 51 ensuite bedrooms are equipped to the highest standards and we provide both residential and nursing care, on a permanent or short stay basis as well as end of life care.

About The Role

We have a dedicated and well-trained team providing an excellent standard of person-centred care for our residents. As a Care Assistant joining our large, diverse team who are proud of the difference we make to our residents you will:

• Assist residents with personal care requirements in accordance with agreed plans and procedures
• Assistant and encourage residents to interact in the life of the home
• Ensure residents physical environment meets residents needs

To meet the personal care needs of residents in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.

Prior experience is desirable but not needed, as we will give you all the training you need to be successful in this role.

For more information on working in our team or to have an informal visit please contact Home Name on Contact Tel Number.

To Apply

Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right to work in the UK.

Benefits

• Fully paid induction programme
• Enhanced pay for family leave
• Flexible shifts
• 5.6 working weeks holiday per year
• Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay
• Group pension plan
• Occupational sick pay after probation
• Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders
• Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends which you can cash in when you choose
• Free Blue Light card - provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service awards
• Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities
• Free DBS unless leaving during probation
• Uniform provided
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised meals while on duty

Safeguarding

In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

Criminal record checks

As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Elizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences.

Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.