Care Assistant Days

Sanctuary Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit care provider in Oxford is looking for Care Assistants to deliver personalized care to residents. The position involves engaging residents in activities, supporting a team, and ensuring dignity in care. Experience isn't mandatory as training is provided. Join a dedicated team with competitive pay and development opportunities in a fulfilling environment.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Confidential 24/7 employee advice service

Cycle to Work scheme

Complimentary meals during long shifts

Contributory pension plan

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience not essential; enthusiasm and caring nature are key.
• Strong communication skills with a flexible approach.
• Keen interest in older people and their needs.

Responsibilities

• Work together as a team to support residents and provide high-quality care.
• Engage residents in leisure and social activities.
• Ensure dignity for all in all interactions.

Skills

Teamwork

Strong communication skills

Caring nature

Flexibility

Interest in older people

Job description

Care Assistant Days

Location: Iffley Residential and Nursing Home, Anne Greenwood Close, Iffley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4DN

Salary: £13.16 per hour

Contract: 33 or 44 hours available with alternate weekend working

Overview

Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and our dedicated and valued staff.

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)
• Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
• A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Additional compensation for overtime
• £1 per hour Night shift enhancement
• Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
• Exclusive discounts through our e‑hub platform
• Securing your future with our contributory pension plan
• Life assurance
• Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared)

Your Job

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Complimentary meals during long shifts
• Growth and development through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities including a Team Leader Development programme
• Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards
• CQC Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

Job Responsibilities

• Work together as a team to enrich our residents’ lives – support colleagues, have fun and provide highest quality personalised care in line with care plans.
• Engage residents in leisure and social activities.
• Be kind, supportive and respectful in all interactions with residents, families and colleagues, ensuring dignity for all.

Qualifications & Skills

• Teamwork: a happy team leads to happy residents and a happy home.
• Experience not essential – we provide training; enthusiasm, caring nature, and energy are key.
• Strong communication skills with a flexible approach.
• Keen interest in older people and their needs, treating all with respect and dignity.

Job Reference: 223726

Equal Opportunity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.