Carer

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Banbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Care Assistant to join their team at Lake House Care Home. This role involves supporting residents with personal care and daily routines, ensuring their well-being and happiness. Both experienced carers and newcomers are welcome, with comprehensive training provided. The position offers a supportive work environment and a chance to make a real difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Higher weekend pay

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Free car parking

Life assurance

Ongoing training and development

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Great communicator able to build relationships.
• Experience in care or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and personal care.
• Create a happy and fulfilled life for residents.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Job description

Care Assistant

Location:Lake house Care Home, Adderbury, OX17 3NG

Pay rate: £12.93 per hour (plus weekend and NVQ enhancements available)

Contracted Hours: 23.25 hours per week

Shift Times: 7AM - 2PM or 2PM - 9pm Monday to Friday and working alternate weekends

We are looking for you to work as a care assistant making a real difference to our residents lives every day. Along with supporting daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, supporting toilet use) we are looking for the right people to genuinely care for our residents and create a happy fulfilled life for them. Some days may be challenging but you will laugh, have fun and make lasting memories. You’ll become part of our extended family too, bringing kindness, exceptional care and dignity to our care homes.

We are looking for both experienced carers and those that are new to care to build our teams with diverse people who can bring all sorts of life experience to the job. We provide induction training and support, with ongoing development opportunities for you to really build a career with us. You will be a great communicator and able to build relationships and positive working and living environments. We’d love you to love your job.

This home is set in an attractive residential cul-de-sac in the picturesque rural village of Adderbury, close to Banbury. Lake House offers a welcoming,warm atmosphere and is divided into four households that offer residential, respite and early-stage dementia care.

AND IN RETURN

We’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK, meaning we reinvest every penny we make into our homes, residents lives and team members. We offer a great range of benefits:

• 28 days holiday; increasing with length of service (pro rat’d for part time)
• Higher weekend pay

• Workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Free car parking
• Life assurance
• Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Access to our Employee Assistance programme
• Care Worker Charity membership for well being and financial aid
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more.

We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We do encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested.

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