Care Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Kidlington is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to join their new, purpose-built care home. The role offers £13.00 per hour for full-time and part-time positions, with flexible shifts available. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a caring nature. Experience in a similar role is preferred, but those with the right attitude are also encouraged to apply. This position offers competitive pay, paid breaks, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Paid DBS

Pension scheme

Free uniform

On-site parking

5.6 weeks annual leave

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in a similar role preferred.
• Right attitude and transferable skills are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and daily routines.
• Follow individual care plans.
• Provide companionship and encourage participation in social activities.

Skills

Caring nature

Strong communication skills

Team-focused approach

Education

Health and Social Care qualification at SVQ or NVQ Level 2

Job description

Care Assistant

Care and Support - Floryn House Care Home

Contract: Full Time and Part- Time Salary: £13.00 Per Hour Shift Type: Days & Nights Available Contracted hours: 24-48

Located in the beautiful village of Yarnton, Oxfordshire, our purpose built care home offers the highest standards of Residential, Dementia, Nursing and Respite care for up to 73 residents. With state of the art facilities and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, our home has been thoughtfully designed to provide comfort, dignity and peace of mind for those who live here.

We are now looking for a dedicated and compassionate Care Assistant to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something from the very beginning and help shape a positive, inclusive environment where residents and staff truly thrive.

What we offer:

• £13.00 per hour with paid breaks.
• Days and Nights avaialable.
• Enhanced overtime rate – time and a third.
• Paid DBS, pension scheme, free uniform and onsite parking.
• 5.6 weeks annual leave. (based on a full time contract)
• A supportive, friendly team in a brand new, purpose built home.

Your role:
As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital part in helping residents enjoy each day with comfort, independence and dignity. You will support them with personal care and daily routines, follow individual care plans, and be a reassuring presence throughout the day.

Whether you are offering companionship, helping with meals or encouraging residents to take part in social activities, your care will help create a warm and fulfilling environment where people feel respected and at ease.

What we are looking for:
We are looking for someone with a caring nature, strong communication skills and a team-focused approach. A Health and Social Care qualification at SVQ or NVQ Level 2 is preferred, along with at least six months of experience in a similar role, but we welcome applications from those with the right attitude and transferable skills.

About us:
Our care home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with close to 100 homes across the United Kingdom. We are passionate about providing exceptional care for our residents and a supportive, rewarding workplace for our teams.

Our values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity – guide every aspect of how we work. If you share these values and want to build a meaningful career in a home that truly puts people first, we would love to hear from you.