Care Assistant - Days

Elizabeth Finn Homes; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Oxfordshire is seeking Care Assistants to deliver high-quality personal care to residents. The role involves promoting mental and physical activities while ensuring a safe environment. Candidates should have strong communication skills and be empathetic, with prior experience in care being desirable. This position offers flexible shifts and numerous benefits, including a fully paid induction programme and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Fully paid induction programme

Enhanced pay for family leave

Flexible shifts

5.6 working weeks holiday per year

Free Blue Light card offering retail discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Uniform provided

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Prior experience in care is desirable but not essential; training will be provided.
• Ability to respect the dignity and independence of residents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of personal care to residents.
• Promote mental and physical activities for residents.
• Assist residents and visitors, ensuring a pleasing environment.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Care Assistant - Days - Bradwell Village, Oxfordshire

Hourly Rate: From £13.03 + benefits

Permanent Full-time or Part-time hrs available – Up to 39hrs per week

The Cotswold Home
Woodside Drive
Bradwell Village
OX18 4XA

CQC rated Rating: Outstanding

Elizabeth Finn is a leading care provider providing exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes. Our company values are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

The Cotswold Home is situated in a beautiful area close to the lovely town of Burford. Offering the highest levels of residential and nursing care provided by a team of experienced and committed staff.

About The Role

We have a dedicated and well-trained team providing an excellent standard of person-centred care for our residents. As a Job Title joining our large, diverse team who are proud of the difference we make to our residents you will:

• Deliver and maintain a high standard of personal care to residents in accordance with their needs and desired outcomes.
• Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of our residents through talking to them, taking them out, engaging with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and other social activities and recreations.
• Welcome and assist residents and visitors, referring them to the person in charge where necessary.
• Ensure residents' physical environment meets their needs.

You will meet the personal care needs of residents in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.

Prior experience is desirable but not needed, as we will give you all the training you need to be successful in this role.

For more information on working in our team or to have an informal visit please contact Home Name on Contact Tel Number.

To Apply

Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

In return for the wonderful contribution our employees make we offer the following benefits:

• Fully paid induction programme
• Enhanced pay for family leave
• Flexible shifts
• 5.6 working weeks holiday per year
• Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay
• Group pension plan
• Occupational sick pay after probation
• Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends which you can cash in when you choose
• Free Blue Light card - provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service awards
• Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities
• Free DBS unless leaving during probation
• Uniform provided
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised meals while on duty

Safeguarding

In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

Criminal record checks

As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Elizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other’s differences.

Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts, nurtures and retains the best people.