Carer

Meadowcroft; Thame; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate care provider in Thame is seeking Care Assistants to make a difference in residents' lives. Responsibilities include daily routines and personal care, fostering a positive environment. Both experienced carers and newcomers are welcome, with training and development opportunities offered. This role is part of a not-for-profit organization committed to quality care.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Free uniform

Free DBS

Free car parking

Life assurance

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Care Worker Charity membership

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Genuine care for residents and ability to create a positive living environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Willingness to complete induction training and ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and personal care for residents.
• Build relationships and promote a happy, fulfilling life for residents.
• Work collaboratively with team members to enhance residents' quality of life.

Skills

Great communication skills

Empathy and compassion

Ability to work within a team

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Location: Meadowcroft Care Home, Thame, Oxfordshire

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

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

Meadowcroft is located in a quiet, residential street on Queens Road just a short distance from Thame town centre. The home offers compassionate, high-quality residential, dementia and nursing care for up to 71 residents in homely and comfortable surroundings.

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)
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Free car parking
• Life assurance
• Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £ 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.