Carer

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Woodstock is looking for compassionate Care Assistants to support residents’ daily routines and personal care. This role offers flexible hours with competitive pay, and the opportunity to make a real difference in residents' lives. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training and a variety of benefits, including a holiday allowance, higher weekend pay, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Higher weekend pay

Free uniform

Comprehensive induction

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• You must have a passion for caring and supporting residents.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily routines and personal care.
• Create a happy and fulfilling life for residents.
• Build relationships in a positive working environment.

Skills

Empathy

Strong communication

Teamwork

Job description

Care Assistant Location: Spencer Court, Woodstock, Oxfordshire Pay rate: £12.93 (Mon-Fri), £13.93 (Sat-Sun) - (NVQ enhancements available) Contracted Hours: Full and part time hours available Shift Times: 7am - 2pm, 2pm -10pm working alternate weekends ABOUT US 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. Spencer Court is situated a stone's throw from historic Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, in the charming town of Woodstock. The home offers high-quality and compassionate residential and early-stage dementia care for up to 46 residents in a calm, friendly and comfortable surroundings. 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. #IND1