Pay: £13.68 - £14.51 per hour
Contract: Permanent, Full-time/Part-time
Address: Woodside Drive, Bradwell Village, Burford, OX18 4XA
CQC rating: Outstanding
Weekend availability: Required

About the role
We are seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to deliver high-quality personal care needs of residents in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence. Working alongside our clinical and senior care teams, you'll help create a safe, engaging and comfortable environment where residents can thrive.

What you'll do

• Providing high-quality, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing.
• Supporting residents with personal care and daily living activities in line with their individual needs and preferences.
• Building meaningful relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Encouraging residents to take part in activities, hobbies and social engagement within the home.
• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and reporting any changes or concerns to senior team members.
• Maintaining accurate care records and following agreed care plans.
• Helping to create a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for residents and visitors.
• Working as part of a supportive team and taking part in training and development opportunities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Secondary school education with good numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Level 2 in Care (or willingness to work towards it).
• Experience caring for older people.
• Basic knowledge of Care Workers' Codes of Practice.

About The Cotswold
Set in the picturesque village of Bradwell, near Burford, The Cotswold Home provides high-quality residential, nursing and short stay care in the heart of the Cotswolds. It offers 51 comfortable ensuite bedrooms, thoughtfully designed to provide residents with a private and welcoming space of their own.

About us
Elizabeth Finn Homes is a leading provider of exceptional care for older people, renowned for delivering high-quality, person-centred care across our homes in the UK.

Benefits

• Enhanced family leave pay
• Enhanced overtime and bank holiday rates
• Occupational sick pay after 6 months' service
• Free Blue Light Card with access to thousands of discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme, free counselling and wellbeing support
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Care Friends referral scheme with cash rewards
• Subsidised meals while on duty
• Learning, development and apprenticeship opportunities
• Professional qualifications and study support

To Apply
For more information on working in our team or to have an informal visit please contact us on 01993 824225.

Elizabeth Finn Homes is committed to safeguarding our residents, colleagues and communities. As part of our safer recruitment process, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check with Barred List check where required for regulated activity roles. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working with us. Any disclosures will be considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the nature of the offence and its relevance to the role.