Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Shippon is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents in their daily lives. The full-time role offers 48 hours per week with alternate weekends, focusing on personal care, mobility assistance, and social engagement. Candidates need to be empathetic, respectful, and possess a growth mindset, contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Benefits include a supportive environment with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

And much more!

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications are required, but a compassionate and empathetic approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities such as personal care and mobility.
• Provide social engagement and support in a nurturing environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Empathetic approach

Respect for residents

Growth mindset

Job description

This is a role as a Care Assistant at Stowford House Care Home, a 53-bed residential, nursing and dementia care home in Shippon, Abingdon. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk. The role involves providing compassionate care to support residents in their everyday lives.

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, mobility, and social engagement. You will work in a supportive and nurturing environment, with opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. The role is full-time, 48 hours per week with alternate weekends.

About us

Stowford House Care Home is operated by OLYMPUS OPCO LTD, a provider of high-quality care services. The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees can learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences.

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• Stowford House Care Home, Faringdon Road, Shippon, Abingdon, OX13 6LN
• 53 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Care Assistant
• Full time - 48 hours per week / Alternate weekends
• £12.60 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• 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 required, but candidates should have a compassionate and empathetic approach, respect for residents, and 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.