Domiciliary Care Assistant – Wallingford

Oxford Aunts; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 18,597 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Weekly pay

Access to free ongoing training

Double pay on bank holidays

Comprehensive training program

Free Enhanced DBS at induction

Job summary

A local care provider in Wallingford is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to support clients in their homes. The role includes providing personal care, companionship, and running errands. Preferred candidates should be drivers with access to their own vehicles. Extensive training and guaranteed hours are offered, along with excellent pay rates and a supportive workplace culture that values diversity.

Qualifications

• Compassionate mindset to support clients' needs.
• Driver with access to own vehicle.
• Ability to perform personal care and household tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and companionship to clients.
• Assist with personal care and household tasks.
• Help clients with mobility and errands.

Skills

Compassionate individual

Driving skills

Local knowledge

Job description

Care assistant in Wallingford

£13.50 – £16 per hour, guaranteed hours

Full time, part time: Mornings, evenings and weekend availability

Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a meaningful impact as a visiting carer, in a warm and supportive environment? If you’re a caring person who enjoys supporting others we’d love to hear from you! Step into care with confidence, we provide full support and training.

Due to where our clients live you’ll also need to be a driver with access to your own vehicle.

Why join us?

At Oxford Aunt we recognise and appreciate the dedicated efforts of our care assistants by offering rewards for your hard work. Not only will you receive excellent pay rates above the living wage and an enhanced weekend rate, you will also receive:

• A guaranteed hours contract – depending on your availability, we’ll offer you between 5 to 30 hours guaranteed per week
• Minimum call time of 1 hour, so you have the time to care for your client
• You’ll be paid 45p a mile plus your time travelling
• Annual salary review
• Open door policy and supportive environment – visit the office to see us and enjoy a free refreshment in a workplace that encourages personal and professional growth, with mentorship and training opportunities
• Lots of support from senior carers and field care supervisors
• Pay weekly
• Double pay on bank holidays
• Access to free ongoing training including diploma in health and social care
• Access to an assistance programme – supporting you in times of need
• Comprehensive training programme to support those new to care
• FREE Enhanced DBS at induction
• Peer lead steering groups, including LGBTQ+, Ethnicity and Culture and Neurodiversity
• We’re a Disability Confident Employer

“I was really nervous at first, but I immediately felt welcomed during the interview. I was able to express myself openly, and the training has been exceptional.“

Hourly Carer

About you:

As an hourly carer with Oxford Aunts, you’ll provide support, companionship, and personal care to clients in Oxfordshire, helping them live independently in their own homes. Your duties will include personal care, household tasks, supporting mobility, and running errands like shopping or collecting prescriptions therefore a licence with access to your own vehicle is essential! Local knowledge is a plus as you’ll help clients stay connected with their community.

Why be a care assistant in Wallingford for Oxford Aunts?

Rated as ‘Good’ by our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection, you can rest assured that you’ll be provided with the right tools, training and support to deliver the high-quality care that we are renowned for in Oxford.

We recently won Employer Award 2022 at the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards for the diversity and inclusion of all of our employees, as well as being recognised as an age-diverse employer by Rest Less. This just goes to show how much we value our employees and everything they bring to caring for our clients in an empathetic and compassionate manner.

Oxford Aunts are not a care agency, so we only employ our own carers in the local area. This also means that we have a team of in-house trainers to deliver specially-built modules on home care directly to our carers, including moving and handling, first aid and medication – all of which is in line with the CQC’s stringent guidelines.

We are a close-knit team that continually supports each other, which is exactly what we offer to our carers: continued support, guidance and a great place to work where you will genuinely feel valued for everything you do.

Find your next care job in Wallingford

If you’d like to join our local team in Wallingford and make a difference to those who need support throughout the week, get in touch with us today.

We’re committed to diversity and inclusivity, believing it drives excellence and reflects the communities we serve. We’ve proudly launched our Neurodiversity and LGBTQ+ steering groups to further promote inclusivity and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.