Care Assistant - Days

EFHL; Shilton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver high-quality personal care to residents. This position offers competitive pay starting at £13.03 per hour, flexible shifts, and comprehensive training. Ideal candidates will promote the mental and physical wellbeing of residents in a thriving, supportive environment. Benefits include pensions, sick pay, and various employee support initiatives.

Benefits

Fully paid induction programme

Flexible shifts

5.6 working weeks holiday per year

Group pension plan

Occupational sick pay after probation

Wellbeing support initiatives

Free Blue Light card

Cycle to work scheme

Uniform provided

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meals while on duty

Qualifications

• Prior experience is desirable but not needed; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain a high standard of personal care to residents.
• Help promote the mental and physical wellbeing of residents.
• Welcome and assist residents and visitors.
• Ensure residents’ physical environment meets their needs.
• Promote independence in meeting personal care needs.

Job description

Care Assistant – Days – Bradwell Village, Oxfordshire

Hourly Rate: From £13.03 + benefits

Employment: Permanent full-time or part-time (up to 39 hrs per week)

Location: The Cotswold Home, Woodside Drive, Bradwell Village, OX18 4XA, Oxfordshire

Rating: CQC Rated Outstanding

Provider: Elizabeth Finn Homes

We provide exceptional care throughout our eight prestigious care homes. Our company values are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.

About the Role

We have a dedicated and well‑trained team providing an excellent standard of person‑centred care for our residents. As a Care Assistant you will:

• Deliver and maintain a high standard of personal care to residents in accordance with their needs and desired outcomes.
• Help promote the mental and physical wellbeing of residents through talking, taking them out, engaging 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.
• Meet personal care needs of residents with dignity, promoting independence.

Prior experience is desirable but not needed; we provide all necessary training.

Application

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

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.

Criminal Record Checks

Successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check. An 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.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Elizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and create a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our ambition is to ensure equality, celebrate diversity, and create an environment where everyone can be themselves.

Note: This role is open to all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, marital status, religious or ethnic background, or any other status protected by law.