We're a local independent charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to live life to the full.
What we stand for:
Enabling older people across the county to live life to the full. Age UK Oxfordshire is an independent local charity.
We have over 130 dedicated staff and over 235 volunteers helping us to deliver services and activities for older people in Oxfordshire.
Our mission:
Enabling and empowering individuals and communities to support older people to stay independent and live life to the full. Our vision:
We encourage applications from all candidates to support a more diverse workforce. We are committed to challenging all forms of discrimination and celebrating and promoting diversity throughout our work.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing Footcare Service as Footcare Assistant to support our new clinics in West Oxfordshire (Witney, Wantage/Farringdon). We support older people in Oxfordshire trim their toenails. Toenail trimming is tricky for everyone, but as you get older it becomes a task that many people can not manage on their own. That’s where you can help. No experience necessary, all training will be provided.
Hours: 18 - 28 per week. Equally split over 3 -4 days
Salary: £12.30 per hour
Closing date for applications: Thursday 6th November, 9.00 am
Interview: Wednesday 12th November
Benefits:
• 28 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays. Increasing to 33 days after 5 years continuous service
• Charity paid cash health plan. For employees and dependants (up to age 24)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible working
• Charity sick pay
• Free on-site parking
• Pension scheme
• 4 x salary life insurance (subject to pension scheme membership)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue Light Card entitlement
Footcare Assistants offer a toenail cutting service to people aged 50 and over. We offer this service at dedicated venue settings.
It is an exciting time to join our Footcare team as we expand our service across the Oxfordshire county.
This is a vital role to support people in maintaining their independence at home. Having neat nails supports mobility and helps prevent trips and falls.
Main duties
* To provide Footcare Clinic at a weekly venue.
* Cut toenails and give a gentle foot rub to people over the age of 50 – in a caring and efficient way (Training will be given).
* Complete assessments for new clients.
* This is role requires physical agility. You will be sitting during the session on an adjustable stool and will need to manoeuvre your hands and arms to comfortably trim toenails. We will support reasonable adjustments to support you in the role.
* Take payment for the service provided. We are working towards a cashless process, should cash be provided then cash handle in accordance with polices.
* Keep clear records in line with data protection.
* Keep client record up to date, reporting any change in health and circumstance of client.
* Signpost clients to alternative services if additional treatment is needed.
* Complete expense forms and return these electronically, monthly.
* Ensure that clients are treated with sensitivity, respect and dignity.
* Support the Coordinator with the promotion of the toenail cutting service.
* Liaise closely with the Service Admin for equipment stock orders.
* Attend supervisions with Footcare Coordinator.