Care Assistant

Oxford Aunts Care; Oxford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Flexible shifts

Competitive hourly rate

Paid travel time

Mileage allowance

Minimum 1 hour visits

Free DBS check

Care Certificate

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card

Refer a friend

Employee Assistance Programme

Bank holiday pay

Job summary

Oxford Aunts Care is seeking compassionate carers to provide companionship and practical support to clients living at home in Oxfordshire. No prior experience is required as comprehensive training is provided. A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

We offer flexible patterns with up to 20 hours guaranteed or bank contracts, paid travel time, mileage allowance, DBS check, care certificates, and beneficial employee perks.

Qualifications

• Driver with a full driving licence and your own vehicle.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship, care and support with clients’ daily activities.
• No experience is required as full training is provided.

Skills

Driving license

Job description

Hourly Care Assistant

Pay: Up to £16.25 per hour

If you are passionate about providing the very best care, we think there is nowhere better to work than Oxford Aunts. As an established Oxfordshire Company we offer tailor made person centred care to enable our clients to remain at home in the comfort of their own familiar surroundings, enriching their lives and promoting their independence.

Would you like to work for an established Oxfordshire Care Company, rated good with CQC, whose reputation is built on high standards of care, local expertise and an approach to care delivery that is trusted by families throughout our community?

We are looking for compassionate, committed individuals who want to make a positive impact on people's lives. Providing companionship, care and support with all aspects of our clients lives. Physically and emotionally enhancing their quality of life well being. No experience is necessary as full training is provided

The following criteria is essential:

• You must be a driver with a full driving licence and your own vehicle
• Living within our Oxford recruitment areas
• Right to work in the UK

What we offer:

• Up to 20 hour Guaranteed hour contract or bank contract depending on your availability
• Flexible working patterns part time and full time
• Up to £16.25 per hour depending on your experience
• Paid travel time between clients at the same hourly rate
• 45p per mile for mileage
• Minimum of 1 hour visits
• Free DBS check
• Care certificate, level 2 & 3 Diploma along with expert led advanced courses and extensive learning programmes.
• 24/7 on call support
• Pension scheme
• Funded Blue Light Card
• Generous refer a friend scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Double pay on Bank holidays

“Working in care is not easy, but working with Oxford Aunts is different to any other company I've worked with. The clients are fabulous and all of the other staff are friendly and easy to contact. Background check is very thorough which i see as a positive”

“I’ve only been with the company for 2 weeks. Management are very approachable, helpful, supportive and friendly. Other carers are very friendly and supportive during shadowing.The training week was intense, informative and fun. Best trainers and training I've ever been on in all 25 years of working in care. Made to feel part of the team from day one. Can highly recommend joining the team”

Upon successful completion of our onboarding process we have shifts available immediately.

Oxford Aunts is an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to diversity and inclusivity, believing it drives excellence and reflects the communities we serve. We are proud to be a disability confident and age diverse employer.

Candidates must have an existing, valid right to work in the UK. (Visa sponsorship is not available for this position). This role is an employed position, not self employed