Domiciliary Carer

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Weekend pay enhancements

Workplace pension

Life assurance

Free uniform

Free DBS

Free car parking

Refer a Friend £1000

Employee Assistance programme

Care Worker Charity membership

Blue Light Card / My Rewards

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust is seeking a Bank Domiciliary Care Assistant at Mayott House, Abingdon. You will help residents with daily tasks, personal care and companionship within a self-contained scheme, with no travel between buildings.

Good communication, compassion, and teamwork are essential, and training is provided to all successful applicants. Weekend shifts offer enhanced rates and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Experience in domiciliary care is preferred.
• Strong communication and compassionate approach are essential.
• Ability to work well in a team and be willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily routines and personal care.
• Provide companionship and light household tasks.
• No travelling between locations; work within one scheme.

Skills

Compassionate

Communication

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Bank Domiciliary Care Assistant

Location: Mayott House, Abingdon, OX14 5DH

Pay rate: £13.99 per hour (weekend enhancements available)

Bank Shifts: 7am -2pm 2pm -10pm

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Extra Care Housing schemes, also known as assisted living, are made up of self-contained one or two-bedroom apartments, all carefully designed and built to help clients live as independently as they can. With their own front door, clients can come and go as they please, socialise with neighbours in the communal areas or enjoy their own company in privacy. Within each housing scheme our care teams are on hand round the clock to support our clients with daily tasks and activities; this is known as domiciliary care.

Our Domiciliary Care Assistants make a real difference to our clients every day; whether it’s supporting them with their daily routines or personal care, providing companionship or supporting with light household duties, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring they are leading happy and fulfilled lives. No two days will be the same, but all of our clients live in the same building, so you won’t need to travel between different locations.

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our schemes.If you've worked in retail, hospitality or within the warehouse industry then this could be suitable for you.

Mayott House is situated on Ock Street, Abingdon close to all the shops and leisure facilities this attractive Oxfordshire town offers, with easily accessible public transport.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, clients, colleagues and the care homes and schemes we live and work in. We offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, and invest in training and development. Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Workplace pension
• Life assurance
• Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Free car parking
• 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

ABOUT YOU

If you’ve worked in domiciliary care before, then that’s great as you’ll have a good idea of what to expect. But if this profession is new to you, then don’t worry – we’ll provide all the training you need to start your care journey with us. It would be great if you hold or are working towards a Health and Social Care qualification. However, what’s more important to us is that you’re good at communicating with people, you’re compassionate with a can-do approach, you enjoy working as part of a team, are keen to learn and will want to excel at your job every day.

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