Domiciliary Care Assistant - Witney, United Kingdom - Richmond Villages

Richmond Villages

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Witney, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Domiciliary Care Assistant
(Job Number:
RIC03ZY)(Job: Care)

Domiciliary Care Assistant

Richmond Villages

Richmond Witney, Coral Springs Way, Witney, OX28 5DG

As a Domiciliary Care Assistant at a Richmond Village, you'll help residents to truly get the most out of life and in return we'll support you to get the most out of your career.

More than just retirement living, Richmond Villages offer an aspirational lifestyle to our residents living onsite in apartments and in our care home - providing them with ongoing support which helps them live life to the full.

We're currently looking for Care Assistants at all levels to provide a mix of domiciliary, residential, nursing and dementia care as required at Richmond Witney.

Working hours and salary

£11.45ph with Excellent Benefits

_Flexible working opportunities:

_ 'Just let us know what hours you would like, and we'll work with you to endeavour to create shift patterns that work for you around the needs of our residents'.

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What your typical day involves

Whilst no two days will be the same in this role, as we adapt to the needs of our residents across the village.

It's likely you'll be covering a variety of duties across our onsite apartments and onsite care home, such as:

Assisting residents with personal care duties such as bathing, dressing and continence care in their own homes within the Village. Providing the highest standards of care, you'll champion the dignity, and independence of all our residents
Supporting at mealtimes where appropriate; serving meals in their apartments or within the care home. This might involve supporting them to walk, transferring them in a wheelchair or using a hoist
Helping to promote mental and physical activity of residents through hobbies, interests or activities within the village
Answering emergency calls when care alert system is activated
Working with the Domiciliary Care Manager and other external professionals such as GPs, Chiropodists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists where appropriate
Admin duties: keeping accurate records maintaining full documentation at all times to show care given, activities and any changes to their health

Who we're looking for

Ideally, you'll have experience of working in a care/dementia setting or you may have a Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), however, this isn't essential as full training will be provided.

Above all, you'll be passionate about caring for others, respecting people's choices and always putting their safety and welfare first.

A great listener with a positive outlook, you're confident talking to both residents and their families and understand that confidentiality is very important in what we do.

Always ready to lead by example and support the wider team, you'll deliver care with dignity and compassion and work to put a smile on our residents' faces every day.

What we'll offer you in return

28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
Hot meal provided
Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development and options for internal apprenticeship schemes
Access to MyHealthcare which gives you quick, easy access to free support, advice, and treatment for a variety of healthrelated issues, including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support all available from one phone number.
Additional health & wellbeing tools including Be Me App, Healthy Minds, Gym Pass & discounted health assessments
NEST workplace pension, life assurance & bereavement support
Healthcare Insurance Cash plan (after 18 months' service) giving you the ability to claim on everyday treatments like dental, optical and private prescriptions
My Bupa Extras discounts at your favourite retailers, plus a huge range of tools, content and information to support you with your wellbeing.

Wagestream

Access your income before pay day, if and when you need it
Only available to permanent employees where HealthRoster is used. The above benefits are for permanent employees only please speak to us about the benefits available for bank workers.

Who we are

Richmond Witney is a state-of-the-art retirement village set in beautifully landscaped grounds that include luxury independent apartments offering domiciliary care and an onsite care home with en-suite beds offering residential and nursing care.

Situated in Witney, off the A40, the village is just off Curbridge Road with a bus stop outside the village on the main road.

The team are passionate about person centred care, offering an aspirational lifestyle to our residents whilst always helping them retain their independence.

From events with the local community and charity fundraisers to birthday celebrations and entertainers - no two days are ever the same at Richmond Witney.

There's a real sense of community here and as part of the team, you're supported from day one to learn, develop and encouraged to p