Crossroads Care Oxfordshire

20/11/2025

This Carers Rights Day we’re happy to join Carers UK in raising awareness of the rights and entitlements available for young carers.

We’re encouraging young carers to know their rights to:
✔ Access support
✔ Juggle care and school/work
✔ Look after your health and wellbeing
✔ Be consulted when the person you care for is coming out of hospital

Carers Trust have made a young carers rights handbook to help at https://carers.org/know-your-rights-young-carers-guide

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20/11/2025

This Carers Rights Day we’re happy to join Carers UK in raising awareness of the rights and entitlements available for unpaid carers.

We’re encouraging carers to know their rights:
✔ to request unpaid carers leave
✔ to request flexible working
✔ to request a carers assessment and to be registered by your GP
✔ to be consulted when the person you care for is coming out of hospital
✔ To be protected from discrimination or harassment
✔ To request a free flu jab

You can see your rights through Carers Rights Day at https://go.carersuk.org/CRD

19/11/2025

We are recruiting a Care Manager to work within our adult care management team.

We are looking for an energetic and caring individual who wants to make a difference to people’s lives. If you want to support staff to enjoy their work in order to ensure older people and others with care needs live full and happy lives then this may be the role for you.

Tasks include supporting care staff and co-ordinating care worker schedules, assessing clients’ care needs and making sure needs are met. You will have the support of the care staff training team.

The care we provide can include helping with any specialist medical needs, or providing support and companionship to people with long term conditions.

Our head office is in our Oxford office in Marston, but split working based in Newbury office could be possible.

A full Enhanced DBS check is required. Own transport essential.

Crossroads Care is a registered charity with a long history of providing quality care services for children and adults in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead.

We provide fully paid training which will include a Safeguarding Course and any specialist courses to fully equip you with the knowledge and skills to care for our clients.

Call Kasia on 07342 612483 or email your cv to hr@oxfordshirecrossroads.org.uk

14/11/2025

Join the Best Care Team in Oxfordshire 😊

Are you a caring and dedicated care worker looking to make a real difference? Join our care teams in Oxford, Thame or Bicester and Kidlington! We are looking for full and part timers as well as live in staff.

At Crossroads, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care services and creating a supportive environment for our teams. We are looking for caring and kind individuals to provide safe, reliable and effective care. You can choose to care for older people or join our children's care team.

We are looking for people with a genuine wish to help others. If you have not cared for others professionally before this is not always necessary for our basic care as we can fully train and mentor you. Many people join us from a completely unrelated career. Maybe you have seen a loved one receive care and would like to make a difference to families in a similar situation?

Why Choose Us?
• Local Opportunities: We offer a variety of local job opportunities, ensuring you can work close to home.
• Excellent pay rates: Especially for those with an NVQ or equivalent in Care.
• Flexible Hours: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible scheduling options.
• Supportive Team: Join a team that values your skills and supports your professional growth.
• Top-Rated Care: Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as the best care agency in the area.
• Comprehensive Training: We provide ongoing training to help you stay at the top of your field.
• Charitable Organisation: As a not-for-profit charity, we are dedicated to supporting people with care needs and their family carers and making a positive impact in our community.

Apply Now! Don't miss out on the chance to be part of a caring and dedicated team. Email kconder@oxfordshirecrossroads.org.uk or call 01865 260280 to speak to our local care managers.

11/11/2025

Today, the 11th November 2025, is Armistice Day, which marks the end of the First World War.

There will be a national two-minute silence at 11am today – the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, in remembrance of all those who have been lost to war.

For those of you who will be working with us this morning, we would like to offer you the opportunity to observe this silence where your duties allow.

Our service users may also wish to observe the silence, and we will respect their wishes wherever possible.

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03/11/2025

Find out about Dementia Friends below and get a badge to show your support :)

The simple act of wearing your Dementia Friends badge can help to:

✅ show empathy and understanding
✅ start powerful conversations
✅ encourage others to sign up and make a difference

Let us know why you wear your Dementia Friends badge, we would love to hear your story!

If you're not yet a Dementia Friend, find out more about becoming one and getting your badge at dementiafriends.org.uk

01/11/2025

Join the Best Care Team in Newbury 😊

Are you a caring and dedicated care worker looking to make a real difference? Join our care team in Newbury and surrounding areas!

At Crossroads, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional care services and creating a supportive environment for our team. We are looking for caring and kind individuals to provide safe, reliable and effective care.

Why Choose Us?
• Local Opportunities: We offer a variety of local job opportunities, ensuring you can work close to home.
• Excellent pay rates: Especially for those with an NVQ or equivalent in Care.
• Flexible Hours: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible scheduling options.
• Supportive Team: Join a team that values your skills and supports your professional growth.
• Top-Rated Care: Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as the best care agency in the area.
• Comprehensive Training: We provide ongoing training to help you stay at the top of your field.
• Charitable Organisation: As a not-for-profit charity, we are dedicated to supporting family carers and making a positive impact in our community.

Apply Now! Don't miss out on the chance to be part of a caring and dedicated team. Email hr@oxfordshirecrossroads.org.uk or call 01635 30008 to speak to our local manager Jazz.

14/10/2025

Want to make a difference to people living with care needs and their families?

Making care run smoothly is the role of a Care Manager, spending time to listen to what people really need and supporting care staff to deliver. We need someone to join our busy care delivery team based in Marston. We are a care charity and a network partner of Carers Trust.

What you'll do:
Support and supervise a team of carers, ensuring they feel valued, supported, and well-led.
Build strong, trusting relationships with clients, families, staff, and professionals.
Organise and manage weekly rotas using care rostering software (e.g. Careline or similar).
Participate in the on-call rota, providing out-of-hours support when required.
Complete client assessments, care plans, and risk assessments.
Conduct spot checks, supervisions, and client reviews to maintain high-quality standards.
Maintain accurate records for carers and clients, both digitally and in home folders.
Oversee training compliance, and support staff development.
Take part in recruitment, interviews, and staff inductions.
Handle calls and queries with professionalism and care.
Provide emergency cover when needed and assist in the smooth running of daily operations.

About you:
Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
Hold the Care Certificate.
Experienced in a Care Manager, Care Coordinator, or similar leadership role.
Skilled in using care rostering and scheduling software (e.g. Careline, CarePlanner).
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
A flexible, proactive team player who can also work independently.
Must be a driver with access to your own vehicle.
Passionate about providing outstanding, person-centred care.

What we offer:
A modern, well-equipped office space with the latest technology, including laptops and digital systems.
Free on-site parking for all staff.
A supportive, friendly, and inclusive team environment.
Blue Light Card membership – enjoy national discounts and rewards.
Generous annual leave that increases with length of service.
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
The chance to make a real difference in the lives of carers and their families.
Private Pension

Call 01865 260280 or email hr@oxfordshirecrossroads.org.uk to apply

Good Luck!
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09/10/2025

Living with a parent with a severe mental illness can have a huge impact on children. Parental mental health concerns have now overtaken domestic abuse as the most common factor in children’s social care assessments. Children with a parent with a mental illness are significantly more likely to go on to have a mental illness themselves and parental mental illness is also consistently identified as a theme when children are seriously harmed or die.

Despite this only about a third of mental health professionals in inpatient settings ask whether a patient is a parent – and so too often these children are invisible.

A small change could make a huge difference. Amendment NC27 of the Mental Health Bill would help identify and support children caring for a parent with severe mental illness.

Write to your MP today. MPs vote next Tuesday. MPs vote next Tuesday. Get involved 👉

A small change could make a huge difference. Our amendment of the Mental Health Bill would help identify and support children caring for a parent with severe mental illness.

Write to your MP today. MPs vote next Tuesday. MPs vote next Tuesday. Get involved 👉carers.org/mentalhealthbill

01/10/2025

The problem with having loyal and caring staff who stay in the job with us for many years is that it is tricky to replace them when they finally move on. At Crossroads some of our care workers have worked with us for over 35 years. Many of the children's team become part of the family and stay caring for children as they grow into young adults.

Hence this post with a request to share it with your network!

We are urgently looking for a care worker to join our children's care team. It would primarily be to support a boy aged 10 years who lives with his family and young siblings in the Banbury area. He is a generally happy boy with complex and special needs. We are looking for someone with energy and a caring nature to fit in with him and his family to maintain his busy lifestyle - going to school and other activities.

There are some nursing type tasks required which would need nurse training. The individual we are looking for needs to have a calm manner and be able to respond to non verbal cues and in an emergency. Hence the pay rate of £16.49 per hour basic.

Previous experience working with children with complex needs is a must as care is complex. Driving license required.

Term time hours 8am-4pm Tues-Friday, hours during holidays may vary. We can offer full time work with other children to make a full time contract.

We are looking to fill this position asap so the family can help choose and get to know possible recruits.

If you know anyone who might fit the bill please let them know about us :)

Thankyou so much for sharing.

21/09/2025

This World Alzheimer's Day we thank all our care workers who provide much needed support and breaks for families living with dementia. Alongside Alzheimer's Disease International we are encouraging people to ask questions and learn more about the condition.

• Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia

• Informal care hours for those living with dementia worldwide amass to 133 billion hours per year, equivalent to the workload of 67 million full-time workers

Dementia is not just a normal side effect of ageing. See the signs to look for and always ask questions of your GP or other healthcare professional if you are concerned. .

21/09/2025

• 1 in 4 people believe that dementia is unpreventable

Dementia is not just a normal side effect of ageing. Take steps to reduce your risk of developing the condition today. Always ask questions of your GP or other healthcare professional if you are concerned. Reduce risk now.

• Informal care hours for those living with dementia amass to 133 billion hours per year, equivalent to the workload of 67 million full-time workers

This World Alzheimer's Day we thank all our care workers who provide much needed support and breaks for families living with dementia. We are here if you need our help. Alongside Alzheimer's Disease International we are encouraging people to ask questions and learn more about the condition.

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