🩺 Health & Social Care · Sanctuary Group NEW

Care Assistant (Wantage, Oxfordshire, GB, OX12 7AR)

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WhereWantage
Pay£13.54 per hour

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.Care Assistant Wantage Nursing Home, Garston Lane, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7AR £13.54 per hour 44 hours per week – Days Care that changes lives – including yours We believe care is more than a job – it’s a calling, and we’d love you to be part of it. We’re excited to welcome a Care Assistant to our friendly team at Wantage Nursing Home in Wantage. And with sector leading results showing our colleagues highly recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you’ll be joining a culture that supports you to thrive, grow, and be recognised for the difference you make. We're proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you get there. When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group. Your role <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Work as part of a supportive team to enrich the lives of our residents</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Provide personalised care in line with individual care plans</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Encourage and join in with leisure and social activities</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Show kindness and respect to residents, families and colleagues every day</li> </ul> Your skills <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Enjoy working as part of a team to create a happy home</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">No experience needed – we’ll give you all the training and support you need</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Communicate clearly and adapt to different situations</li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height…

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Do routine checks of weight, temperature and blood pressure
Notify senior staff of any concerns over clients' health and wellbeing
Keep client records and care plans up to date

Typical pay (UK): £20,000 starting · £25,000 experienced
Typical hours: 35 to 45 a week

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Career background: National Careers Service · Open Government Licence v3.0

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