Care Assistant

Home Instead

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Oxford, England, gb on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 24, 2026 Last posted February 24, 2026
Job 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. 

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.

About this role

Summary

Assist clients with personal care, medication, meals, companionship, and mobility in Oxford area.

Job title

Care Assistant

Experience level

no experience required

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Oxford, England, requires UK work rights, flexible hours, travel needed

Salary

£13.15 per hour during the week and £13.95 per hour on a weekend with double pay on a bank holiday

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationreliabilitypunctualityindependent workfull UK driving licence

Preferred skills

driver's licenceown vehicle

Specializations

personal caremobility supportmedication assistancecompanionshiphousehold tasks
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Oxford, UK

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