Posted 04 November 2026Oxford House Community Care

Job details

  • Salary£14.15 per hour
  • RoleCarer / Support Worker
  • HoursFull Time
  • LocationMaidenhead, Berkshire

Job Summary

Community Care Workers – Slough, Maidenhead & Windsor (Berkshire)

Join Our Friendly and Supportive Care Team!

Are you a caring, compassionate and reliable person who wants to make a real difference in people's lives?

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Community Care Workers to join our growing team, supporting individuals in their own homes across Slough, Maidenhead and Windsor.

This is a rewarding opportunity to help people maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life while providing high-quality care and support within their local community.

Working Hours

  • Shift pattern: 6:00am – 2:00pm & 4:00pm - 11:00pm

  • Working days: Monday to Friday, including every other weekend.

Please note, we will require carers to work a mixture of day and evening shifts

Important: This is a community-based role, so driving is essential. You must have access to your own reliable vehicle.

Why Join Our Care Team?

We believe in recognising and rewarding our staff. When you join our team, you will benefit from:

  • Competitive rates of pay.
  • Paid mileage at 30p per mile, automatically calculated.
  • Workplace pension and staff benefit schemes.
  • Staff referral scheme – earn extra money by recommending friends.
  • Fully paid training.
  • Carer of the Month recognition scheme.
  • Birthday holiday incentive.
  • Full PPE and uniforms provided.
  • Flexible working opportunities.
  • Career progression and further training opportunities.
  • A friendly, supportive office team and out-of-hours support.

Your Responsibilities

As a Community Care Worker, you will provide a range of care and support services tailored to each individual's needs, including:

Personal Care

  • Supporting individuals with getting in and out of bed.
  • Assisting with washing, bathing, dressing and personal hygiene.
  • Providing continence care and support.
  • Helping with meal preparation.

Domestic Support

  • Assisting with general household duties, including cleaning, laundry and ironing.
  • Supporting with shopping and other essential daily tasks.

Social and Emotional Support

  • Helping individuals maintain relationships with family and friends.
  • Supporting them with social activities and community involvement.
  • Assisting with everyday tasks such as paying bills and collecting medication, where appropriate.

  • Providing companionship and helping to reduce loneliness and isolation.

General Care and Wellbeing

  • Promoting independence, dignity and personal choice.
  • Providing reassurance and appropriate emergency assistance.
  • Monitoring and reporting changes in individuals' health and wellbeing.

Care Recording and Documentation

  • Completing accurate written reports following each visit.
  • Using our digital care management system, Careberry, via your mobile phone to record care activities, observations and medication.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for people who are:

  • Caring, compassionate and genuinely passionate about helping others.
  • Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
  • Friendly, patient and respectful.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Committed to providing safe, professional and person-centred care.
  • Willing to learn and develop their skills through training.

Previous care experience is valuable, but a positive attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference are just as important.

Build a Rewarding Career in Care

Working in community care offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every single day. You will gain valuable experience in the health and social care sector, develop new skills and have opportunities to progress your career.

You'll also be joining a supportive team that values its carers and recognises the important work they do.

Ready to make a difference?

We offer a straightforward application process, a friendly office team and dedicated out-of-hours support to ensure you are never alone.

Apply today and become part of our caring team!

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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