Carer

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust is seeking a Bank Care Assistant at Townsend House in Oxford. In this role, you will support daily routines and personal care for residents, making a real difference in their lives daily. Both experienced carers and newcomers are encouraged to apply, with comprehensive training provided. Enjoy generous benefits and a supportive work environment in a caring community.

Benefits

28 days holiday increasing with length of service

Free uniform

Free DBS

Life assurance

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Refer a Friend scheme rewarding up to £1000

Access to Employee Assistance programme

Discounts via Blue Light Card and 'My Rewards' programme

Qualifications

• Great communicator and able to build relationships.
• No prior experience required as training is provided.
• Diverse life experiences welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and personal care for residents.
• Create a happy and fulfilling environment for residents.
• Assist with washing, bathing, and other personal care needs.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Bank Care Assistant

Location:Townsend House, Headington, Oxford

Pay Rate:£12.93 per Hour (Weekend Enhancement available

Contracted Hours: 0hours per week

We offer various shifts and hours so get in touch and we can help you find the job you want!

Located in the Headington area of Oxford is Townsend House, offering compassionate residential, early-stage dementia and respite care for 45 residents.

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.

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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