Care Assistant

Home Instead Senior Care; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local home care provider is seeking enthusiastic Care Assistants to support older adults in Kidlington and surrounding areas. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, providing companionship, and ensuring clients feel safe in their homes. Flexible working hours are available, and training will be provided. Ideal candidates should be compassionate and have a valid driving license.

Benefits

£13.15 per hour during the week

£13.95 per hour on weekends

Paid mileage & travel time

Paid 'Client specific' training

Career pathways & qualifications

Pension scheme and holiday pay

Referral bonuses

Access to EarlyPay

Free Blue Light Card

Discounted fuel

Ongoing support from a close-knit team

Qualifications

• Must be aged 18 or over.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle desired.
• Willingness to work alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to clients.
• Assist with washing, dressing, and mobility.
• Support with medication and meal preparation.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Mobility assistance

Job description

Overview

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.

Role

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.

Responsibilities

We’re on the lookout for bubbly, enthusiastic, and compassionate Care Assistants 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.

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 role and an offer of employment is contingent on candidates having the right to work in the UK

Qualifications & Benefits

• £13.15 per hour during the week and £13.95 per hour on the weekend
• Paid mileage & travel time between visits
• Full, paid 'Client specific' training
• We\'ll get you through your Care Certificate over 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