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At Oxford Aunts, we celebrate the diversity of carers and the unique skills, perspectives, and compassion they bring. Diversity has become an essential aspect of fostering inclusive and effective care services. We understand that care is a deeply personal experience, one shaped by culture, background, and individual values. Oxford Aunts recognises the importance of providing care that is not only expert and compassionate, but also culturally attuned. That’s why we’re proud to have a team of professional live-in carers from a wide range of cultural heritages, ensuring every client receives care that truly respects who they are. For carers, this means joining an organisation that values difference and celebrates the unique perspectives you bring. We are delighted to have received
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At Oxford Aunts, Learning at Work Week is a celebration of growth, development, and the shared commitment we hold to delivering exceptional home care. As a leading provider of professional care across Oxford, we understand that to give the best, we must continually invest in our people. For us, learning doesn’t end at induction. It’s a journey, ongoing, supported, and accessible to all carers, wherever they are in their careers. Whether you’re just starting out in live-in or hourly care or have years of experience, we believe in creating opportunities to develop new skills, strengthen confidence, and keep evolving professionally. Our carers benefit from: Weekly updates that covers: best practices, as well as changes in industry policies and procedures. A
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Fiona Campbell has been a dedicated live-in carer at Oxford Aunts since 1997! This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating her incredible journey with an exclusive Q&A featuring our longest-serving team member. 1. What inspired you to become a live-in carer? I was looking for something new to do. I’d always wanted to be a nurse, but as I suffer from brain freeze I knew l was unable to do exams and a friend asked if I had ever considered doing care work. I actually started doing live-in care work 30 years ago in New Zealand and it was there that I met an English carer who told me about live-in care in England and as I’d always wanted
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