Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A well-regarded care facility is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support the residents at Wytham House, a 40-bed nursing and palliative care home. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities and medication administration while working in a diverse, inclusive environment. The role offers full-time hours with competitive pay. The facility emphasizes compassionate care and offers various benefits to employees, fostering both professional and personal growth.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Wagestream

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Looking for a compassionate, empathetic, and respectful individual with a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Support personal care and medication administration.
• Work day and night shifts on rotation.

Skills

Compassionate care

Empathy

Respectfulness

Job description

The job advertisement is for a Care Assistant position at Wytham House, a 40-bed nursing, dementia, and palliative care home in Farmoor, Oxfordshire. The home is rated 8.3 on Carehome.co.uk, indicating a high-quality care facility. The role involves providing compassionate care and support to residents in their everyday lives, working alternate weekends and day and night shifts on rotation.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting residents with their daily living activities, such as personal care, medication administration, and supporting their overall well-being. You will work in a diverse and inclusive environment, where you can grow both professionally and personally. The employer, Aria Care, offers various benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, Wagestream, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a care provider that operates nursing, dementia, and palliative care homes in Oxfordshire. The company is committed to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for its employees and residents, focusing on compassionate and high-quality care.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Wytham House, Cumnor, Oxfordshire, OX2 9NL
• 40 Bed Nursing, Dementia and Palliative Care Home
• Rated 8.3 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Care Assistant
• Full-Time; 36-48 hours per week
• Working day and night shifts on rotation
• £12.85 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Wagestream
• 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 mentioned, but the employer is looking for a compassionate, empathetic, and respectful individual with a growth mindset.

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.