Carer

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Wantage; On-site; GBP 22,525 - 30,475; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday increase with service

Higher weekend pay

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Free car parking

Life assurance

Comprehensive induction and ongoing培训

Refer a Friend scheme (£1000)

Employee Assistance programme

Care Worker Charity membership

Blue Light Card and My Rewards

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant at Stirlings Care Centre in Wantage, Oxfordshire. You will support residents with daily routines and personal care, helping to create a comforting and respectful living environment.

The role offers 37 hours per week with shifts from 7:00am–2:00pm and 2:00pm–10:00pm, along with weekend work. Pay is £13.78 per hour with NVQ and weekend enhancements available, and induction training to support your development.

Qualifications

• Experience in care helpful but not required.
• Good communication and compassionate approach to resident wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and personal care (washing, bathing, toileting).
• Assist residents to maintain dignity and independence.
• Build caring relationships and a positive living environment.

Job description

Care Assistant

Location: Stirlings Care Centre, Wantage, Oxfordshire

Pay Rate: £13.78 per hour (NVQ & Weekend Enhancements Available)

Contracted Hours: 37 Hours per week

Shift Pattern: 7:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 10:00pm (Working alternate weekends)

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

Stirlings care home offers compassionate, individualised residential, early-stage dementia and respite care for up to 40 residents. It has a strong connection with the local community and has been serving the local and wider Oxfordshire residents for over 50 years.

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.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday; increasing with length of service (pro rata 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.