Care Assistant

TipTopJob; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield in Oxford is seeking a Care Assistant to join a warm, supportive team and help residents live fulfilling lives.

You will build relationships, encourage independence, and work with empathy and reliability to support daily needs in a homely environment.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications are required.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent is an advantage.
• Basic IT skills are required to use the electronic Plan of Care system.
• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach to supporting residents.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with residents and support independence.
• Encourage residents to enjoy fulfilling, happy lives.
• Work effectively as part of a team in a warm, homely environment.
• Contribute to a supportive and respectful care atmosphere.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Teamwork

Basic IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Plan of Care system

Job description

Location: Oxford

Hourly rate: A GBP 13.91 per hour or A GBP 14.54 with NVQ2 or equivalent.

Hours: to be agreed

At Fairfield, care is about so much more than meeting day:to:day needs : its about making a real difference to peoples lives.

Our dedicated team creates a warm, supportive and genuinely homely environment where residents feel valued, respected and able to be themselves.

As a Care Assistant , youll be at the heart of that experience. Youll build meaningful relationships, encourage independence, share in special moments and help residents enjoy fulfilling and happy lives.

Youll join a friendly and supportive team where empathy, reliability and teamwork really matter. Well invest in you too, helping you develop your skills, grow in confidence and reach your full potential.

If youre caring, compassionate and want a role where what you do truly matters, wed love to hear from you.

Professional Skills, Knowledge And Experience

• A well:groomed and tidy appearance.
• No formal qualifications are required.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent is an advantage.
• Basic IT skills, with the ability to complete the requirements of an electronic Plan of Care system.
• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach to supporting residents.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Confidentiality and GDPR

All staff are required to respect the confidentiality of all matters they may learn in the course of their employment. All staff are expected to respect and have a working knowledge of GDPR.

Health and Safety

All staff must ensure that they are aware of and fulfil their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 .

The closing date for applications is midday on Tuesday 29 th September 2026 , but early application is advised as we reserve the right to close applications and appoint before this date for the right candidate.