Care Assistant

Acquiza Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care support agency in Oxford is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to provide essential support to clients, ensuring they can remain in their homes safely and independently. The ideal candidates should possess compassion and strong communication skills, and be capable of following care plans accurately. There are opportunities for career progression and various perks, including bonuses, flexible hours, and support for NVQ qualifications.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Fixed monthly bonuses

Flexible hours

Support toward NVQ levels

Staff accommodation available

Employee of the month competition

Wellbeing monitoring (free massage, Gym membership discount)

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care and support to clients.
• Ability to maintain client dignity and respect.
• Strong communication skills and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients to remain safe and secure at home.
• Help clients manage their health and wellbeing.
• Record changes in client circumstances accurately.
• Adhere to care plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Independence support

Client trust building

Health monitoring

Care plan compliance

Job description

• To enable service users to remain in their own homes by providing the support and care needed to help them achieve maximum independence.

• To work "with" clients to achieve outcomes, rather than working "for" them.

• To encourage clients to regain their confidence all the while promoting their self-respect and dignity

• To provide the highest standard of care provision every day of the year

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To undertake duties as identified in the client’s care plan.

• To assist the client to remain safe and secure at home.

• To help the client to look after their own health

• To appropriately record and report any changes in circumstances in the client’s care plan, social or health condition to the line manager.

• To comply with the risk assessment and to be responsible for notifying your line manager of any changes you think may be necessary.

• To notify the office daily of any changes made to the programme of work

• To ensure that your calls are electronically recorded by signing in and signing out of your visit.

• To be accountable for your work practice and take responsibility for maintaining and improving your knowledge and skills.

• To respect the rights of clients, and to strive to establish and maintain their trust and confidence, and that of their families.

• To uphold the values of the company – Respect, Dignity, Compassion, Excellence and Responsibility.

• We are offering a Competitive pay scale
• We are offering fixed monthly bonuses for senior level roles
• We are paying 2 weekly
• We are offering flexible hours for extraordinary cases
• You can progress within our organisation (Care Assistant – Senior Care Assistant – Senior Trainer – Field Supervisor – Care Manager)
• We will offer support toward your NVQ levels
• Staff accommodation available if needed
• Employee of the month competition (£250 award)
• Monitoring of your Wellbeing (free massage, 50% of your Gym Membership)

If you are interested in the opportunity, please click apply now, or alternatively, call Connor on 07738214190.