Supporting Oxfordshire’s residents through care

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We work with care providers across Oxfordshire to support residents' independence.
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As a partnership, we're ensuring more people are living well because they're receiving the proper care at the right time. 

Working with care providers means you're part of our countywide social care network – a network that is proud to care. Flexible working, free training, and excellent career opportunities all help make it a great choice.

Social care is not all about hands on personal care

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You could be based in a residential home or local community. You could be working with people with substance misuse issues, a learning disability, or who need mental health support. You may want a support role in administration or IT.

The variety of roles makes a career in adult social care the place to be. The difference is you'll be making a real difference.

Adult social care jobs

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Join us and play a part in shaping the future of the Oxfordshire Way.

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What’s involved?

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Community support worker

  • Finding help in and around the home
  • Signposting relevant groups, clubs, or activities
  • Offering information and advice on housing, benefits and social care
  • Organising transport 
  • Supporting a wider care team

Skills needed

  • The ability to treat people with dignity
  • Good listening and observational skills
  • The ability to provide someone with opportunities to learn
  • Being responsive and supportive
  • Patience and understanding

Domiciliary Care worker

  • Assist with household tasks
  • Assist with personal care
  • Occasional escorting to appointments or hospital visits
  • Support with washing and dressing
  • Helping with food preparation

Skills needed

  • The ability to treat people with dignity 
  • Patient, kind, and sympathetic
  • Good listening and observational skills
  • The ability to follow company policies and procedures (i.e. health and safety)

Reablement worker

  • Helping someone to regain mobility
  • Assisting in meal preparation
  • Supporting someone to get up and get ready independently
  • Offering support to re-learn skills
  • Providing care following an accident

Skills needed

  • The ability to treat people with dignity
  • Flexibility and time management 
  • Patience  
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Digital skills to help people with assistive technology
     

Supporting you

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Fill in our online form gain dedicated applicant support:

  • CV creation or amendment
  • interview preparation
  • role discussion

We can also help with direct interview arrangements with employers in the care sector across Oxfordshire.

 

Find adult social care jobs

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Learn more about the different providers and the roles they have available.

 

 

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