Care Assistant

Home Instead; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care organization in Oxford is looking for Care Assistants to support clients in maintaining their independence and dignity. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, medication, meals, and providing companionship. The ideal candidates are compassionate, reliable, and possess strong communication skills. Training is provided, and flexible hours are available. Salary is £13.15 per hour during the week and £13.95 on weekends with additional benefits including paid mileage and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Paid mileage and travel time

Full induction and ongoing training

Supportive team and management

Opportunities for career progression

Pension scheme

Referral scheme

Free Blue Light Card

Access to discounted fuel

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel across Oxford and nearby areas.
• Availability to work an alternate weekend.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with personal care routines.
• Supporting with medication.
• Preparing meals and assisting with eating.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Light household tasks.
• Supporting with mobility and encouraging independence.

Skills

Compassionate and patient nature

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Reliability and punctuality

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for a meaningful role where you can make a real difference in your local community? We are seeking compassionate and bubbly Care Assistant's to support our clients to remain safe, happy & healthy in their own homes across the Oxford & Witney areas.

About the Role

As a Care Assistant with Home Instead, you’ll visit clients in their homes to help them maintain their independence and dignity. We support clients starting at 8am and finish at 9 : 45pm, but can work with the hours and days that you are looking for.

Your day-to-day duties will include

• Assisting with personal care routines
• Supporting with medication
• Preparing meals and assisting with eating
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Light household tasks
• Supporting with mobility and encouraging independence

What We Offer

• £13.15 per hour during the week and £13.95 per hour on a weekend with double pay on a bank holiday
• Paid mileage and travel time between visits
• Hours to suit your availability – mornings, evenings, weekends
• Full induction and ongoing training provided
• Supportive team and management
• Opportunities for career progression and NVQ qualifications
• Pension scheme
• Referral scheme – earn money for your friends joining the team
• Access to EarlyPay
• Free Blue Light Card and access to discounted fuel

What We Need from you

• A caring, patient and respectful nature with a genuine desire to provide outstanding care and support to our clients
• Strong communication skills
• Willingness to travel across Oxford and nearby areas
• Must be reliable, punctual and able to work independently
• Availability to work an alternate weeekend
• Previous experience is welcome but not essential – we provide full training
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle is desired

Join a team that puts people first – where your work is valued, and every day brings a chance to make a difference.

Apply now and start a rewarding career in home care.

Find out more about us here : homeinstead.co.uk / oxford

Please note that this role is UK based, and an offer of employment is contingent on candidates having the right to work in the UK.