Support Worker

Nightingale Hammerson; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community care organization in Oxford seeks dedicated individuals to provide care and support for local residents. Full training is provided, making it ideal for those with no experience. Candidates should have compassion and a desire to help others. Roles are part-time with flexible hours, featuring competitive pay rates of £12.21 - £14.21 per hour depending on the role. Join a supportive team that values your contributions.

Benefits

Competitive pay for all hours

Mileage reimbursement

30 days annual leave plus birthday off

Support for NVQ qualifications

Wellness activities and support

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required; full training provided.
• Must live within 5-10 miles of Kidlington team.
• Must be available to work on alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in the community with care needs.
• Engage in personal care, companionship, and transportation.

Skills

Compassion

Respect

Desire to support local community

Tools

Valid driving license

Job description

Requirements of the Role

• We welcome people with no previous care experience, FULL training will be provided. But you should have compassion, respect and a desire to support people in your community!
• Car & valid driving licence
• Right To Work:You must have the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
• Location:We recruit colleagues local to our teams, to support their local communities, so we can't accommodate relocation. Please ensure that you live within approximately 5-10 miles of our Kidlington team.
• Shift Times: 5 hour blocks (mornings shifts from 7am-12pm and 8am-1pm, and evening shifts from 3pm-8pm and 4pm-9pm)it means that you can find a healthy work-life balance. You must be available to work on alternate weekends, as well as weekdays!
• Part Time and Flexi roles available
• Real Living Wage employer, we pay you forFull Shifts (not just contact time)-£14.21 p/hrfor time spent supporting people and£12.21 p/hrfor the rest of your time – those hours between visits, travelling, training and connecting with your team

Why Join BelleVie?

Here at BelleVie Care, we are looking for people who know how a simple cuppa can warm the heart. That the power of a compliment can make someone’s day. By just holding a hand, teasing out a smile, or sharing a laugh can mean the world to someone who is alone or living with challenges you and I know nothing about.

It’s this compassion and hidden talent that you don’t think are worth putting on a cv, the parts of you that never really get to shine in your current job, the skills you don’t even know are perfect for care, that we seek out so we can ensure that the people we support can live their best lives at home.

We don’t just see the value in the expected, we see value in the things other people overlook, weseeyoufor you.

If you’re someone whose warmth and kindness shines through, and who embraces their local community spirit we’d love to hear from you. Because, these are the things we value too. Be part of the community that valuesallof you.If you are interested in job satisfaction and a rewarding career making people smile and giving back to the community, please apply now!

Caring is a value and a vocation.

Find a career that values you.

Bring your whole self to work #Belleviecare

What makes BelleVie Care different?

• Yes, we provide the usual help around the home, personal care, companionship, transport, and more. But that’s where the similarities with other providers end
• Pay for all your hours– That includes travel, training, team meetings — not just time spent in someone’s home.
• No experience necessary– Whether you're brandnew to careor have years behind you, we provide full, supportive training — and never rush you into the role. We hire people based on values, personality and attitude rather than experience
• Self managed teams– Our close-knot self-managed teams make their own decisions about the people they support, with full peer backing.
• Qualifications support– Want to earn qualifications like an NVQ? We’ll help you get there — and support other ways to build your skills too.
• Joining a community of change– We are committed to change. Our vision is a society which values fulfilling careers in care, so that every member of the care ecosystem is supported through meaningful, reciprocal relationships.

What We Offer

• Real Living Wage employer, we pay you forFull Shifts (not just contact time)-£14.21 p/hrfor time spent supporting people and£12.21 p/hrfor the rest of your time – those hours between visits, travelling, training and connecting with your team
• 45p per mile mileage
• Weekly Paid Team Meeting and buddy time
• Part Time or flexi (zero hours) roles available
• 30 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays (for Full Time workers, pro-rata for Part Time) + your Birthday off work
• A supportive environment, working in a team with a variety of skills and experience who will enable you to be the best you can
• Wellness Activities and Support
• Referral scheme
• Funded Blue Light Card & NACAS membership
• We’ll help you train towards your NVQ if you want to grow your skill sets in care

Hear from our team on what it's like to work at BelleVie here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqzSoVonTt8

You must be able to drive and have access to your own car.

We don't provide visa sponsorship.

Salary / Benefits:£12.21 - 14.21 per hour