Compassionate Home Care Assistant (Flexible Shifts)

Helping Hands Homecare, Inc.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage 35p per mile

Early pay app

Refer-a-friend bonus up to £100

Direct employment with paid holiday &

Apprenticeship routes & qualifications

Blue Light Card discounts

Flexible shift patterns

Annual pay reviews

Job summary

Helping Hands in Oxford is seeking a Care Assistant to provide compassionate, in-home support and help people live independently in the homes they love. You’ll deliver personal care, assist with mobility and daily tasks, and ensure safety in familiar surroundings.

No prior care experience is required; full training is provided. We offer flexible shifts, paid mileage, pensions and opportunities for career progression through recognised qualifications.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Kind, adaptable, people-first mindset.
• Willingness to learn; no prior care experience required.
• Reliability, compassion and the confidence to support others with dignity.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, meaningful companionship to customers in their own homes.
• Support with personal care, including washing, bathing, dressing and toileting.
• Assist with mobility needs, helping customers stay safe and confident.
• Oversee and administer medication in line with care plans.
• Help with household tasks such as cleaning, cooking and meal preparation.
• Run essential errands, from food shopping to collecting prescriptions.
• Offer calm, considerate support that helps customers feel truly cared for.

Skills

UK driving licence

Right to Work in UK

People-first mindset

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Compassion

Job description

Helping Hands in Oxford is seeking a Care Assistant to provide compassionate, in-home support and help people live independently in the homes they love. You’ll deliver personal care, assist with mobility and daily tasks, and ensure safety in familiar surroundings.

No prior care experience is required; full training is provided. We offer flexible shifts, paid mileage, pensions and opportunities for career progression through recognised qualifications.