Care Assistant Days Rush Court

EFHL; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Wallingford is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant to provide high-quality personal care to residents. You will engage residents in meaningful activities, ensuring their dignity and independence. The role requires the right to work in the UK, and prior experience is not mandatory as training will be provided. The position offers flexible shifts and numerous benefits including a fully paid induction, wellbeing support, and development opportunities.

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 initiatives

Free Blue Light card

Cycle to work scheme

Long service awards

Apprenticeships and professional development

Free DBS unless leaving during probation

Uniform provided

Free on-site parking

Subsidised meals while on duty

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK; no sponsorship available.
• Prior experience in care is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and maintain high standards of personal care to residents.
• Promote mental and physical activity among residents.
• Assist and welcome residents and visitors.
• Ensure residents' environment meets their needs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Rush Court

Location: Wallingford, Oxfordshire

Address: Rush Court, Shillingford Road, Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10 8LL

Hourly Rate: £13.26-£14.34 + benefits

39.75 Hrs A Week

About the Home

Elizabeth Finn Homes is a leading care provider offering exceptional care across eight prestigious care homes. Our Rush Court Home is an elegant Queen Anne style house located in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside just outside Wallingford, providing residential and nursing care with a warm welcome for all.

About the Role

We have a dedicated and well‑trained team providing an excellent standard of person‑centred care. As a Health 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 mental and physical activity of residents by talking to them, taking them out, and 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.

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 required; we will provide all necessary training.

Qualifications

Right to work in the UK. No sponsorship available.

How to Apply

For more information or to schedule an informal visit, contact Rush Court on 01491837223.

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, cashable when desired
• Free Blue Light card – provides thousands of 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

During recruitment, selection, and appointment, Elizabeth Finn Homes implement procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS checks to ensure all employees, residents, and everyone are safeguarded and abuse is prevented. This aligns with our values: 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, barred list check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. A criminal record will not automatically bar a person from working for us; the circumstances and background of any record will be considered.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Elizabeth Finn strives to treat all staff equally and foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and accepts each other's differences. Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, working together to create an inclusive workplace that attracts, nurtures, and retains the best people.