Job details
- Salary£13.50 to £15 per hour£13.50 - £15.00
- RoleCarer / Support Worker
- HoursFull Time or Part Time
- LocationWantage, Oxfordshire
Job Summary
Join the Walfinch Oxfordshire team | From £13.50 per hour | Drivers essential
We believe our Care Workers deserve to feel valued and supported. In return for your compassion and commitment, we offer:
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Pay from £13.50 per hour
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£15.00 per hour for evening and weekend work
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Paid travel time between client visits
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Paid waiting time
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Mileage paid
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Flexible shifts to help you balance work with family and other commitments
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Full training provided – no previous care experience necessary
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Ongoing support from a friendly, local management team
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Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career in care
What we're looking for
You don't need qualifications or previous experience to become a great Care Worker. What matters most is your attitude and the way you treat others.
We're looking for people who are:
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Kind, patient and genuinely passionate about helping others
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Reliable, punctual and responsible
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Friendly, approachable and good at communicating
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Respectful of people's privacy, choices and independence
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Comfortable working independently while being part of a supportive team
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Willing to learn and complete all required training
Essential requirements:
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A full UK driving licence
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Access to your own reliable vehicle
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The right to work in the UK
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
What does the role involve?
Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:
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Companionship and conversation: Spending quality time with clients, offering friendship and emotional support, and helping them feel valued and connected.
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Personal care: Supporting clients with washing, bathing, dressing and personal hygiene, always treating them with dignity, sensitivity and respect.
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Meal preparation: Preparing nutritious meals, helping with drinks and supporting clients with their daily routines.
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Medication support: Providing medication reminders and other assistance in line with individual care plans, your training and company procedures.
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Practical household support: Helping with light housework, laundry, shopping and other everyday tasks.
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Mobility and independence: Supporting clients to move around safely and maintain as much independence as possible.
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Community support: Where required, accompanying clients to appointments, local shops or social activities.
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Monitoring wellbeing: Noticing changes in a client's condition, reporting concerns promptly and keeping accurate care records.
Above all, you'll provide person-centred care, putting each client's needs, preferences and wellbeing at the heart of everything you do
Ready to make a difference?
If you're looking for a rewarding job where your work genuinely matters, we'd love to welcome you to Walfinch Home Care Oxfordshire.
Apply today to start your journey towards a career where every day brings an opportunity to make someone's life a little better.
Walfinch Home Care Oxfordshire – caring for others, together.
