Care Worker
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
Daybreak is a charity providing critical care for people living with dementia.
We have 3 day centres with fun activities including music, crafts, dancing, games, and social time for people living with dementia throughout Oxford.
You can play a vital role and make a difference in people’s lives. Do you want to be part of a friendly and fun team?
We are looking for a personable, service-orientated Care Worker with experience in providing care to older adults. The ideal candidate will be capable of providing individualised and holistic care while also prioritising the safety of the clients, and will work well in a team environment. Our day centre provides assistance to elderly individuals and clients with physical disabilities, and we are interested in hiring an individual with interpersonal skills and the ability to support clients living with dementia.
Responsibilities:
- Greet residents warmly
- Support running games, crafts, and singing
- Recognise when clients are upset and know how to defuse these situations.
- Assist members with eating
- Work in a team setting.
Essential skills
- Enthusiastic with ability to take initiative
- Reliability, flexibility, and adaptability
- Excellent team player
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships
WHY WORK WITH US?
What makes us truly special is both our mission and our people. We believe that amazing things can happen when we care.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £11.00-£11.11 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Day range:
- No weekends
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Physical setting:
- Day centre
Shift:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oxford, OX4 7FX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Dementia care: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Care Worker roles across Daybreak-Oxford's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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