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The Orders of St John Care Trust; Adderbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Higher weekend pay

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Free car parking

Life assurance

Comprehensive induction

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust is seeking a Care Assistant for Lake House Care Home in Adderbury. The role supports daily routines and personal care for residents, contributing to a warm, respectful home environment.

We welcome both experienced carers and those new to care, offering induction, ongoing development, and a range of benefits. Weekend work may include enhanced pay and you’ll be part of a supportive team focused on dignity and well-being.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work flexible shifts.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Genuine care for residents and ability to support daily routines.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care including washing, bathing and toilet needs.
• Support daily routines and involve residents in activities to promote well-being.
• Build warm, respectful relationships and ensure a safe, happy living environment.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Personal care

Dementia care

Job description

Care Assistant Location: Lake House Care Home, Adderbury, OX17 3NG Pay rate: £13.78 per hour ( weekend and NVQ enhancements available) Contracted Hours: Part time and full time hours available Shift times: 7am - 2pm / 2pm - 9pm or 10pm working alternate weekends This home is set in an attractive residential cul-de-sac in the picturesque rural village of Adderbury, close to Banbury. Lake House offers a welcoming,warm atmosphere and is divided into four households that offer residential, respite and early-stage dementia care. 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.

• 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.