Care worker International​/Switching

Care worker International / Switching Employers Overview

Location: Abingdon, Oxford, Didcot and Wantage

Salary: From £26 000

Job Type: Healthcare Assistant

We’re looking for Compassionate, and Dedicated individuals to join our Care Team in and around Oxfordshire!
As a member of our Care Team in Oxfordshire, your responsibilities will include:

• Personal Care:
  Supporting with all aspects of personal hygiene.
• Administering Medication:
  As well as other more complex interventions based on your training level.
• Encouraging and Supporting Customers in various activities.
• Completion of accurate records such as Care Logs and Medication Administration Records.
• Delegated Healthcare Tasks:
  With additional training you will carry our additional tasks such as:
  • Supporting skin integrity and wound healing by changing dressings.
  • Supporting a person’s nutrition using a PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy).
  • Supporting a person to manage their diabetes through insulin administration and monitoring.

• Valid permission to work
• Whilst having previous experience in the Care Industry is desirable, it is not essential, comprehensive training is provided on starting work.
• Must typically be 18 years old and have some experience of working in a care environment
• Clean and valid driver’s licence with access to a reliable vehicle.
• Valid Passport
• Meet the maintenance requirement
• Meet the English language requirement, where they must be able to speak, understand, read and write English to a minimum level. However, applicant will not need to prove their knowledge of English if they’re a national from a majority English-speaking country
• Criminal record certificate from their current country of residence.
• Valid Enhanced DBS although we will do our own DBS checks
• Tuberculosis test results if you are from a listed country.

Colleagues Matter:

We are enthusiastic about being there for our colleagues. We support our Care Workers by providing them with on-going support and development opportunities.
I Matter:

We are passionate about individuals; respecting their dignity, valuing diversity and committed to equality. We support people to be in control of their lives.
You Matter:

We provide our care workers with a range of tools to ensure their mental health and well-being are supported, we provide access to the Oxfordshire Support Line & We have internal mental health first aiders, who are always happy to chat.
As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy a variety of enticing benefits, such as:

• Paid Mileage:
  You’ll be compensated for mileage at 42p per mile.
• Leave: 28 days
• Company Mobile Phone:
  Stay connected and organised with a company mobile phone, loaded with all the apps you’ll need to carry out your role.
• Full PPE Provided:
  Your safety is our priority, so we’ll ensure you have all the necessary protective equipment.
• Free Uniform: feel professional and comfortable in your Ringstead Healthcare branded uniform.
• Paid Holiday:
  Enjoy well deserved time off with Paid Holiday Allowance.
• Career Progression Opportunities:
  Grow and advance your career with clear career pathways and personal development opportunities.
• Flexible
  
  Hours:
  
  Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle.
• Enhanced DBS:
  We’ll cover the cost of your initial DBS Check.

Are you ready to begin a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference? – Join Ringstead Healthcare and become an essential part of our Care Team.

If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please click the link:

Ringstead Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.