Oakland Care Ltd • Oxfordshire, OX127BY OX12 7BY
About this role
Are you an experienced care professional with a passion for
supporting others? We are looking for a
dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our compassionate and hardworking team,
helping us deliver exceptional person-centred care to our residents.
If you are a driven individual who values teamwork and can
act as a positive role model, we want to hear from you!
We offer some excellent rewards and benefits
including
- We
offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
- Uniform
provided.
- Enhanced Bank
Holiday pay.
- Cycle
to Work scheme – why not save money on commuting costs and improve your
health at the same time.
- Milestone
Birthdays - get EXTRA time off to celebrate that special
birthday.
- Company
sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement.
(subject to length of service)
- Refer
a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all
permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
- Recognition
and staff appreciation initiatives.
- Health
Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
- Death
in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).
- Long
service awards.
And much more……….
Location
Elmbrook Court, Grove Road, Wantage OX12 7BY
Hours
42 hours
per week
Pay
£14.30 per
hour
Contract
Full time
Shift
Nights
We are an award-winning Care Home provider who deliver high
quality, kind, and compassionate care. For our residents, joining one of our
Homes is like joining our family - and we make that no different for our new
colleagues. If you enthusiastic and want to make a real difference, then you
have come to the right place!
What you will be doing
- Leading
a team of Health Care Assistants, acting as a positive role model and
trusted point of support.
- Assisting
with personal care, meals, and daily living tasks.
- Administering
medication (following training and guidelines).
- Updating
care plans and maintaining accurate records.
- Delivering
the highest standard of person-centred care, promoting dignity, independence,
and wellbeing for every resident.
- Maintaining
a clean, organised, and hygienic environment.
- Supporting
family members and visitors.
What you need to succeed
- At
least a minimum of 2 years’ experience in delivering care or as a Senior
Care Assistant.
- Level
3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or willing to sign up/or
working towards it).
- Trained
in medication administration.
- Excellent
people and customer service skills.
- Ability
to induct, supervise and mentor junior staff.
- Time
management skills to delegate tasks within a team.
- Excellent
communication skills – verbal (within the team and to other external
professionals) and writing (ability to write and maintain care plans) and digital
skills.
- Caring
attitude.
- Flexible
and reliable.
“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes
for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our family.
- Family
- Integrity
- Respect
- Exceptional
- Sustainable
Apply now!
If you are ready to start your journey and make a
difference, then don’t delay and apply today!
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