At Oxford Aunts, we understand the crucial role our live-in carers play in caring for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Recognising the demanding nature of their responsibilities, we prioritise the mental health and well-being of our carers. We know that when carers are empowered with the support they need, they can deliver the exceptional care for which we are renowned. Recent research highlights mental health concerns as a primary cause of workplace absence in the UK. In response to this worrying trend, Oxford Aunts is committed to proactively addressing the mental health needs of our valued carers. Below, we outline our strategies for preventing burnout and promoting well-being among our dedicated carer teams. Extended breaks for renewal
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25 Care Assistant Interview Questions
If you’re seeking a dynamic and fulfilling career and the opportunity to make a profound difference in people’s lives, consider becoming a care assistant. Not only will you have the chance to contribute positively to the well-being of vulnerable people but you’ll also enjoy a sense of personal fulfilment like no other.
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What’s it like to work at Oxford Aunts? Hear from our carers.
At Oxford Aunts, we are very proud of the high standards of care we have become renowned for, not only for our clients but for our carers too. To ensure we continue to be an employer of choice, every year we send out a survey to our carers to help understand how our teams feel about working with us as we value their opinion. Here we wanted to share some of the feedback we received. This could help you to decide whether Oxford Aunts is the right fit for you. Great Experience… Working as a carer is a very rewarding experience, not only because you are enabling people to remain living in their own home, but for other reasons too.
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Opportunities and growth at Oxford Aunts
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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Choosing a live-in care job
Why work as a live-in carer with Oxford Aunts If you are looking for a role within the care sector, there can be a lot to consider. You may be asking yourself “why Live-in care?” Here is why joining Oxford Aunts as a Live-in carer could be the right choice for you. We are a community of like-minded experts who are passionate about providing the very best support to our clients to live in the home they love. As you take care of our clients, we will take care of you to ensure that you can further develop your career through our ongoing training and support that is available for each individual. Along with this, as we offer longer placements,
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Age-diverse employer award for Oxford Aunts
Oxford Aunts has been awarded a Rest Less badge in recognition of the diverse range of ages that we have amongst our staff.
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Returning carer: It’s good to be back
At Oxford Aunts, our hardworking team are from many different backgrounds and nationalities. Live-in care opens up a different world offering flexible work, the opportunity to travel and to experience different cultures.
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Carer story: my experience with Oxford Aunts
At Oxford Aunts we are looking to recruit professional live-in home care assistants to support the people we care for to live happily in the comfort of their own home. The relationship you build with the person you’re caring for will give real meaning to the work you do.
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Hourly Care at Oxford Aunts
At Oxford Aunts we have been taking care of everything to ensure that we provide an exceptional service to our community since 1967. With this in mind, we have the exciting news that we are now looking to expand our services and are seeking Hourly Care Assistants based within the Oxfordshire area to join our team. This will be to cover our Live in Carers breaks. You will have the opportunity to do a minimum of 3 hour shifts or cover our long breaks of 8 hours. This is great as you can earn well with less travel and will rarely have to travel or work during unsociable hours.
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The Oxford Aunts Employee / Care Worker Awards 2022
Each year our employee and care worker awards take place to recognise and celebrate our teams across the business. It is a fantastic opportunity for anyone to nominate the people they feel are outstanding in their role and who demonstrate the company’s values. This year there were a variety of award categories in order to recognise teams as well as individuals and to celebrate the full range of skills within the business.
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