Care Assistant – The Cotswold Home
CQC rating: Outstanding. Address: Woodside Dr, Burford OX18 4XA. Remote location, own transport desirable.
Hourly Rate: £15.87 per hour. Contract: Full-time. Shifts: 36.75 hours per week with weekend availability.
Employees must already have the right to work in the UK; no sponsorship is available.
About the role
We are seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to support the nursing and care team in delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care. The role involves meeting residents’ individual needs with dignity and respect, promoting independence, and acting as a role‑model by supervising and supporting the development of junior team members.
What you’ll do
- Deliver and maintain high standards of personal care, ensuring effective teamwork and quality service delivery.
- Carry out clinical procedures within scope, following guidance from the Registered Nurse or Head of Department.
- Monitor residents’ health and wellbeing, reporting any changes or concerns promptly.
- Support residents’ physical, mental, and social engagement through meaningful activities and interaction.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment, ensuring proper use and storage of equipment and supplies.
- Contribute to accurate record‑keeping, uphold confidentiality, and comply with policies, training, and reporting requirements.
Qualifications & Skills
- Secondary school education with good numeracy and literacy.
- Ability to communicate clearly in English.
- Level 2 and 3 in Care.
- Minimum 3 years experience caring for older people.
- Understanding of professional Codes of Practice in social care.
- Basic computer literacy for record‑keeping and communication.
Benefits
- Enhanced pay for family leave.
- Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay.
- Group pension scheme.
- Occupational sick pay after probation.
- Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.
- Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends (refer a friend scheme).
- Free Blue Light card – provides members with thousands of retail discounts.
- Long service awards.
- Subsidised meals while on duty.
- Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development opportunities and study support.
To Apply
Application deadline: 31st May 2026. For more information or to arrange an informal visit, contact 01993 824225.
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