Care Assistant

Home Instead; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 18,115 - 19,217; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full, paid 'Client specific' training

Pension scheme and holiday pay

Referral bonuses

Free Blue Light Card

Discounted fuel

Job summary

Home Instead in Kidlington is seeking enthusiastic Care Assistants to join our dedicated team. We provide personalized care that supports older adults in living safely and independently at home. You will engage in meaningful companionship, assist with daily living tasks, and ensure our clients' comfort and well-being.

We offer competitive pay, flexible working hours, comprehensive training, and career path opportunities in a supportive environment. Make a real difference in someone's life!

Qualifications

• Aged 18 or over.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle desired.
• Ability to work alternate weekends (both Saturday & Sunday).

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to clients.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as washing, dressing, and meal preparation.
• Support clients in mobility both in and outside their homes.
• Administer medication and light home help tasks.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Mobility support

Meal preparation

Job description

Home Instead Oxford is a trusted, well-established home care provider, dedicated to helping older adults stay safe, well, and independent in the comfort of their own homes. We proudly support clients across Oxford, Kidlington, Witney, Carterton, Burford, and the surrounding villages - delivering personalised, compassionate care right where it’s needed most.

Job Description

At Home Instead Oxford, we’re more than just a care provider – we’re a trusted part of the community, proudly delivering exceptional support that helps older people live well at home.

We’re on the lookout for bubbly, enthusiastic, and compassionate Care Assistant's to join our friendly team. If you’ve got the drive to make a difference and the heart to care for those who need it most, we’d love to welcome you aboard!

We support clients throughout the day, starting from 6:45am and ending at 9:45pm and we can offer you hours to work for you - whether this is mornings, evenings or a mixture of mornings & evenings.

We believe outstanding care starts with exceptional people. As a Care Assistant with us, we can offer you:

• £13.15hour during the week and £13.95 per hour on the weekend
• Full, paid 'Client specific' training
• We'll get you through yourCare Certificateover your first few weeks
• Clear career pathways & qualifications (NVQs)
• Pension scheme and holiday pay
• Referral bonuses – get rewarded for helping us grow our team and client base
• Access to EarlyPay – draw from your earnings before payday
• Free Blue Light Card and discounted fuel
• Be part of a supportive, close-knit team with ongoing support
• Build lasting relationships with clients and their families

As a Care Assistant with Home Instead, you will support with all aspects of daily living. With visits always at least 1 hour long, there is plenty of time to get to really know your client.

You will provide valuable companionship to those who may be lonely, support with washing and dressing, help with mobility in and outside the client's home, medication support, meal preparation and light home help tasks.

Due to the nature of the role, we need you be be aged 18 or over and a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is desired.
We do require an alternate weekend working (both Saturday & Sunday).

Your visit would change someone’s life – and bring you real purpose, pride, and connection.
Apply today and we will be in touch with you!

Please note: This is a UK-based roleand an offer of employment is contingent on candidates having the right to work in the UK