Carer (Days)

Porthaven Care Homes; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Porthaven Care Homes is seeking a caring Care Assistant for Penhurst Gardens Care Home in Chipping Norton. This full-time day position offers 36 or 48 hours weekly with 12-hour shifts from 8am to 8pm, and alternating weekends, providing stability and a predictable schedule for you.

You will care for residents with compassion, respect their individuality, assist with daily living activities, support mealtimes, and help maintain wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to support vulnerable people and make a meaningful difference.

Responsibilities

• Respect each resident as an individual and tailor care to their needs.
• Assist residents with daily living activities including washing, toileting, dressing and grooming.
• Promote dignity, independence and person-centred care.
• Support residents during mealtimes and ensure access to food and beverages.
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families with kindness and empathy.

Skills

Cheerful and compassionate

Reliable and flexible

Willing to learn

Good communicator

Respectful and empathetic

Job description

Penhurst Gardens Care Home, New St, Chipping Norton OX7 5ED

Full Time DAYS Position - 36 or 48 Hours Weekly - 12 Hour Shifts - 8am to 8pm - Alternative Weekends

** Porthaven Care Homes do not currently offer sponsorship or relocation packages **

Are you looking for a rewarding career in health and social care but don't yet have the experience?

Are you an experienced Care Assistant searching for a warm, supportive, and caring environment?

If so, Porthaven Care Homes would love to hear from you!

About the Role:

As a Care Assistant you will make a real difference in people's lives every day with a rewarding career. You will care for our residents as though they are your own family, ensuring the physical, social, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Daily responsibilities in this role include:

• Respect each resident as an individual, tailoring care to their personal needs and preferences according to their care plan.
• Support residents with daily living activities including; washing, toileting, dressing and grooming.
• Promote choice, dignity, and independence through person-centred care.
• Support residents during mealtimes and ensure they have access to food and refreshments whenever they wish
• Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families through kindness, empathy, and compassion with residents.

About You:

Whether you're new to the care sector or bring previous experience, a role at Porthaven Care Homes offers a truly rewarding and fulfilling career.

• Cheerful, caring, and naturally compassionate
• Reliable, with the flexibility to work a range of shifts
• Eager to learn and grow — full training and ongoing development is provided by our dedicated Learning & Development team
• A strong communicator who works well as part of a team
• Respectful and understanding of each individual's unique needs

Most importantly, you'll have a genuine desire to support vulnerable people and make a meaningful difference in their lives every day.

The successful candidate will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and they must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

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