Care Assistant - The Cotswold Home

Elizabeth Finn Homes Ltd; Ewelme; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced leave & wellbeing support

Overtime & weekend bonus

Free Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning & apprenticeship support

Professional qualifications

Meal subsidies

Job summary

Elizabeth Finn Homes Ltd is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to deliver high-quality, person-centred care for residents in our UK homes. You will work with clinical and senior teams to create a safe, engaging environment where residents thrive.

Responsibilities include supporting daily living activities, maintaining records, and promoting wellbeing. Training and development opportunities are available as part of a supportive team in a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Secondary school education with good numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Level 2 in Care (or willingness to work towards it).
• Experience caring for older people.
• Basic knowledge of Care Workers Codes of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing.
• Supporting residents with personal care and daily living activities in line with their individual needs and preferences.
• Building meaningful relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Encouraging residents to take part in activities, hobbies and social engagement within the home.
• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and reporting any changes or concerns to senior team members.
• Maintaining accurate care records and following agreed care plans.
• Helping to create a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for residents and visitors.
• Working as part of a supportive team and taking part in training and development opportunities.

Skills

Numeracy & literacy

English communication

Care Level 2

Experience with older people

Care Workers Code of Practice

Education

Secondary school education

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to deliver high-quality, personal care needs of residents in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence. Working alongside our clinical and senior care teams, youll help create a safe, engaging and comfortable environment where residents can thrive.

What you'll do

• Providing high-quality, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing.
• Supporting residents with personal care and daily living activities in line with their individual needs and preferences.
• Building meaningful relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Encouraging residents to take part in activities, hobbies and social engagement within the home.
• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and reporting any changes or concerns to senior team members.
• Maintaining accurate care records and following agreed care plans.
• Helping to create a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for residents and visitors.
• Working as part of a supportive team and taking part in training and development opportunities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Secondary school education with good numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Level 2 in Care (or willingness to work towards it).
• Experience caring for older people.
• Basic knowledge of Care Workers Codes of Practice.

About Elizabeth Finn Homes

Elizabeth Finn Homes is a leading provider of exceptional care for older people, renowned for delivering high-quality, person-centred care across our homes in the UK.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities. We believe that having a diverse workforce helps us better understand and support the residents, families and colleagues we serve.

Guided by our values of Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All, we strive to make a positive difference every day.

Safeguarding & Criminal records checks

Elizabeth Finn Homes is committed to safeguarding our residents, colleagues and communities. As part of our safer recruitment process, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check with Barred List check where required for regulated activity roles.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working with us. Any disclosures will be considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the nature of the offence and its relevance to the role. Our approach to safeguarding reflects our company values.

Pay: £13.68 - £14.51 per hour
Contract: Full-time/Part-time, Permanent
Weekend availability required
Elizabeth Finn Homes do not currently provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.

Some of the 30 ways we care for you, so you can care for others.

• Enhanced family leave pay
• Enhanced overtime and bank holiday rates
• Occupational sick pay after 6 months' service
• Free Blue Light Card with access to thousands of discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme, free counselling and wellbeing support
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Care Friends referral scheme with cash rewards
• Subsidised meals while on duty
• Learning, development and apprenticeship opportunities
• Professional qualifications and study support