Company Description
Prestige Nursing & Care Banbury is part of a nationally recognised care provider with over 80 years of experience delivering compassionate, high-quality support. The Banbury branch serves individuals and families across the local area, focusing on independence, dignity, and overall wellbeing.
A friendly, locally based team provides flexible, responsive care tailored to each person’s needs. Team members join a trusted organisation with a long heritage in social care and a strong emphasis on excellence and compassion. The branch continues to grow and welcomes people who are interested in making a meaningful difference in their community.
Role Description
The Care Assistant role is an on-site position based in Banbury. Day-to-day responsibilities include providing person-centred care and support with daily living activities such as washing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and nutrition.
The Care Assistant helps promote independence, dignity, safety, and comfort, while observing and reporting any changes in a person’s physical or emotional wellbeing.
The role involves offering companionship, engaging individuals in meaningful activities, and supporting those living with conditions such as dementia. Care Assistants work as part of a wider care team, follow care plans and health and safety procedures, and maintain accurate, confidential records of care delivered.
Qualifications
- Strong caregiving skills, including experience providing personal care and support with daily living tasks (Caregiving).
- High-level interpersonal and communication abilities to build trust, listen actively, and collaborate effectively with individuals, families, and colleagues (Interpersonal Skills, Communication).
- Knowledge and practical experience in supporting people living with dementia or cognitive impairments, using compassionate and person-centred approaches (Dementia Care).
- Competence in safe manual handling techniques, including assisting with mobility and use of equipment in line with training and health and safety standards (Manual Handling).
- Relevant care-related training or qualifications (e.g., NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or equivalent) or willingness to work towards them.
- Ability to follow care plans, work reliably within set procedures, and maintain accurate documentation and confidentiality.
- Reliability, empathy, patience, and a genuine motivation to support people to live well in their own homes or care settings.
- Flexibility to work a range of shifts as required, and eligibility to work in the UK with any necessary checks and clearances (e.g., DBS).
