Compassionate Community Care Assistant — Flexible Shifts

Home care; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free flu jabs

Referral programme

Job summary

Home care in the United Kingdom seeks compassionate community carers to provide essential support to individuals in need, ensuring comfort, safety and wellbeing. You will work both independently and as part of a team to enhance daily living.

This role offers flexible options including full-time and part-time, with various shift patterns and a pay rate from £12.71 to £14.50 per hour plus company benefits such as pension, flu jabs and a referral programme.

Qualifications

• Previous caregiving experience preferred but not required; training provided.
• Strong interpersonal skills with clients, families and healthcare professionals.
• Empathy, patience and a genuine desire to help others are essential.
• Ability to follow care plans and health/safety regulations.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meals.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
• Administer medication as prescribed and monitor health or behaviour changes.
• Support mobility and light physical exercises to promote well-being.
• Maintain accurate care records and report concerns to staff.
• Ensure a clean and safe living environment with light housekeeping.
• Encourage social activities and participation in hobbies.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Driving license

Tools

Driving license

Job description

Home care in the United Kingdom seeks compassionate community carers to provide essential support to individuals in need, ensuring comfort, safety and wellbeing. You will work both independently and as part of a team to enhance daily living.

This role offers flexible options including full-time and part-time, with various shift patterns and a pay rate from £12.71 to £14.50 per hour plus company benefits such as pension, flu jabs and a referral programme.