Care Assistant - Oxford (bank hours)

This post is for female applicants only - advertised in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, Part 1)

The Salesian Sisters are a registered charity with an international congregation and are recruiting Care Assistants to join the small friendly team at Elmthorpe Convent.  

£12.15 per hour - Various Bank Hours Available

The convent in Cowley, Oxford is home to a small number of elderly Sisters and is managed by SJOG Hospitaller Services and we welcome all who wish to apply to work with us!

The successful candidates will be passionate about delivering excellent care, be empathetic and have good communication skills.

Please note that we are currently unable to sponsor overseas applicants and eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Essential Criteria: 

• Ability to respond to guidance and direction
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to provide personal care
• Able to work flexible hours
• Participate where necessary in social activities, outings/holidays with people using the service
• Maintain confidentiality, honesty and reliability
• NVQ2 in care (or willingness to attain)
• Non-discriminatory and respect for cultural and religious heritage of all people

 Benefits and Rewards:

• Accrued Annual leave entitlement 
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Bike to Work Scheme
• We are an equal opportunities employer
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Click here to view the full Job Description and Person Specification

For an information discussion about the role, please contact Lonnie Migochi on 01865 773471 / lonniemigochi@sjog.org.uk