Care Worker in Oxford

• Personal Care and Support
• Support individuals with personal care needs, including washing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and maintaining personal hygiene, while preserving dignity and respect.
• Assist with mobility and safe transfers using appropriate equipment and moving and handling techniques.
• Provide emotional support, reassurance, and companionship to promote wellbeing and reduce social isolation.
• Medication and Health Monitoring
• Prompt or administer medication in line with care plans, competency assessments, and company policies.
• Monitor and record observations such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respirations, and oxygen saturation where required.
• Observe and report any changes in an individual's physical or emotional wellbeing to senior staff or clinical professionals.
• Complex Care Skills

Candidates may be required to support individuals with complex healthcare needs, including:

• PEG feeding and enteral medication administration.
• Tracheostomy care, suctioning, and airway management.
• Colostomy/stoma care.
• Seizure management and emergency response protocols.
• Dystonia management and neurological care support.
• Supporting individuals with behaviours that challenge, including PMVA or equivalent de-escalation techniques.
• Following detailed care plans, risk assessments, and clinical protocols safely and effectively.
• Nutrition and Mealtime Support
• Prepare and support individuals with meals and fluids in accordance with dietary requirements, nutritional needs, and personal preferences.
• Monitor food and fluid intake where required.
• Household and Community Support
• Assist with light domestic duties including laundry, cleaning, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Support individuals to attend appointments, access the community, complete shopping, and participate in social activities.
• Care Coordination and Communication
• Maintain accurate, clear, and timely care records in line with legal, organisational, and regulatory standards.
• Work collaboratively with families, nurses, healthcare professionals, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and person-centred care.
• Participate in care reviews, handovers, and team meetings where required.
• Safety and Compliance
• Adhere to safeguarding procedures, infection prevention and control measures, and health and safety regulations at all times.
• Respond appropriately in emergency situations and escalate concerns promptly.
• Professionalism and Development
• Promote the values of dignity, compassion, inclusion, and respect in all aspects of care delivery.
• Attend mandatory training, supervision, and ongoing professional development activities.
• Contribute positively to the team and uphold the standards and values of Care Essence Support Ltd.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous experience within health and social care is desirable but not essential, as full training can be provided.
• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
• Completion of the Care Certificate is desirable.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Manual Handling training (or willingness to undertake training).
• Good communication, literacy, and numeracy skills.
• Compassionate, professional, and reliable approach to care.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends, nights, and public holidays where required.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence is desirable but not essential.