Care Assistant
- Part-time
- Date Advert Closes: 24 June 2025
Company Description
Home Instead Oxford are a well-established home care provider, supporting older people to remain healthy & well within their own homes. We support clients living across Oxford, Kidlington, Witney & Carterton areas as well as the surrounding villages.
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.