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apartmentDPDplaceBicester
Startingyour own business as an Owner Driver with DPD has never beeneasier.With our Owner Driver Franchise scheme, you can run yourown business and share in the growing success of DPD.We give youall you need to get started.From your own van, the best tech inthe business and all the training to get y...
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We are looking for Family Support Workers to join our team and work at a Family Assessment Centre in Coventry providing support and assessment to parents and their children. As a Family Support Worker you will work as part of a team of support...
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Family Support Worker

placeDatchet, 36 mi from Oxford
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Large Goods Vehicle Technician

apartmentSmith & Sons (Bletchington) LtdplaceKidlington
Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties.In business for over a century, Smiths have an enviable reputation as quality operators winning numerous domestic and international health, safety, and environmental awards.We are looking for a qualified and experienced Large Goods Vehicle Technician to join...
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apartmentPPR Social CareplaceBuckingham, 22 mi from Oxford
Family Support Worker, £21-22ph, Aylesbury (Buckinghamshire)Pertemps are recruiting for a motivated worker to join our busy team. These roles are with one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving as one of the best places to live...
apartmentProspero Health & Social CareplaceSlough, 33 mi from Oxford
Job Title: Family Support Worker Company: Prospero Health and Social Care Main Duties and Responsibilities:   1.  Conduct thorough assessments to identify trauma-related issues and challenging behaviours in teenagers.   2.  Dealing with young people...
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Home Support Worker - Oxford City

Age UK Oxfordshire | Oxford | findajob.dwp.gov.uk |
Home Support Options is one of the many services offered by Age UK Oxfordshire. We provide flexible solutions to older people and their carers helping older people stay independent at home. Our Home Support team help people with practical tasks such as; light cleaning, laundry, bed making, picking up prescriptions, shopping and simple meal preparation and assisting with the little things that make a big difference.

Each support package is tailored to each of our customer’s needs and we will provide as much or as little support as needed, when and where it is wanted, where possible. We deliver a minimum of one hour weekly visits to our customers.

JOB PURPOSE:

Home Support Workers provide regular visits to clients in their own homes, giving practical assistance with domestic tasks and providing general companionship.

MAIN DUTIES:

There are no personal care duties.
 •  Housekeeping: domestic services such as keeping the home tidy, light cleaning, changing bed linen, laundry and ironing.
 •  Shopping and meal preparation: shopping for weekly groceries, checking the fridge for out of date food, help with meal planning and ensuring a balanced diet, simple preparation of meals and drinks. Washing-up and putting dishes away.
 •  Household management: preparing the home for receiving guests, assistance with managing bill payments, support with correspondence and telephone calls. Running errands such as picking up prescriptions or posting letters. Wardrobe management.
 •  Ensuring clients feel less lonely and isolated: managing a diary, support with hobbies and activities, helping clients learn new skills such as using a computer or mobile phone. Helping maintain contact with family and friends, accompanying people on outings or on shopping trips and providing support to attend appointments. Arranging holidays or regular breaks away from home.

This job description is not restrictive or definitive and should be regarded as a guideline to the duties required. It may be amended in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder. The job description does not form part of the Contract of Employment.