Oxford city centre and Oxford Ring Road are within a short walk to Summertown shopping centre. There is a frequent bus service to Oxford city centre just 100 yards away.
Mealtimes and special occasions are important to the home's life, with food prepared by their chef manager and a balanced diet enjoyed by all. Afternoon tea and homemade cake are popular additions to the menu!
There's a real sense of community at Green Gates. An experienced, dedicated, and diverse team explores what residents enjoy doing, and the home's social and activities calendar is organized around those interests. Whether your loved one already has a hobby or would like to take up a new one, there are lots of exciting activities to get involved in, such as musical afternoons, painting, games, baking, and gentle gardening, along with regular days out. There is also an onsite hair salon and residents' kitchen.
We make health happen. At Bupa, our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. As a Care Assistant, you'll be at the heart of this, providing person-centred care that supports independence and honours choice. You'll be part of a team dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care, ensuring our residents live a life they truly love. Our values of being Brave, Caring, and Responsible guide everything we do, and we strive to create the most inclusive and supportive workplace for our people.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.
2. Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care and ensure to document and report any changes in accordance with the required legislation.
3. Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs, encouraging and assisting them to eat and drink according to their care plan.
4. Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, both in groups and individually.
5. Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory & legal requirements.
6. Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills.
7. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
8. Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification.
Green Gates Care Home, located at 2 Hernes Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7PT, holds a CQC rating of 'Good' and a Carehome.co.uk rating of 9.3/10. The salary ranges from £12.25 to £13.25 per hour depending on experience, with a permanent contract and a 44-hour shift pattern (days).
Green Gates offers residential, nursing, palliative, post-operative, and respite care, as well as support for adults with long-term conditions. The home has a relaxed, homely atmosphere, surrounded by beautiful gardens with outdoor seating, multiple communal areas, and private dining facilities. All rooms are en-suite with bathroom facilities, Wi-Fi, and Smart TV.
Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, including free 24/7 support through My Healthcare, annual healthcare allowances, early wage access via Wagestream, 28 days holiday, sick pay schemes, long service rewards, free meals on shifts, interest-free travel loans, pension plans, parental leave schemes, menopause support, and discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.
Why choose Bupa? We are a health insurer and provider, with no shareholders—our customers are our focus. We are driven by our purpose to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and to make a better world. We promote diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, committed to fair treatment and reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
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