“What I enjoy the most about my job is working for a fantastic team of people and being amazed by the difference that the special people that become live-in carers make to the lives of vulnerable people” says Charlotte our Registered Manager. A key part of being a registered manager is ensuring all our care workers and clients are safe. As well as managing incidents effectively and working closely with the operations, recruitment and clients services teams to discuss new clients and carers. It’s a very varied role, impacting on all parts of the business such as health and safety, digital technology, hourly care and improvements to systems and processes. Here is what Charlotte shares about her journey at Oxford
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If you are considering starting a rewarding career in care, you may ask yourself, how do I train to become a live-in carer? We are here to help answer this question. Although formal carer qualifications can be beneficial for showing your knowledge and skills, at Oxford Aunts we look beyond qualifications and consider experience across a range of care settings. This includes residential care or nursing homes, home care agencies or rest homes. If you have previously worked as a nurse, we believe that you will have the skills to be an Oxford Aunts carer. We will also consider experience gained from volunteering with charities involved in supporting disabled or older people. Our aim is to look for individuals who
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