Care Assistant

Home Instead

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Oxford, England, gb on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 25, 2025 Last posted February 25, 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 Witney & Carterton, into Kidlington & Oxford as well as the surrounding villages. 

Are you a compassionate, reliable, and caring individual looking to make a real difference in people's lives? At Home Instead Oxford, we are looking for dedicated Care Assistants to join our friendly and supportive team. Whether you’re experienced or new to care, we offer full training and ongoing support to help you thrive in your role.

Key Responsibilities as a Care Assistant:

  • Providing personal care and support to clients in their own homes
  • Assisting with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal preparation
  • Supporting clients with mobility and medication needs
  • Promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing at all times
  • Building strong, trusting relationships with clients and their families
  • Maintaining accurate records and reporting any concerns to the office team


Some of the benefits of joining our team:

  • £13.15 per hour during the week and £13.95 per hour on the weekends
  • £26.30 per hour on a bank holiday
  • Paid mileage and travel time between clients
  • Full, paid training and ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, including NVQ's
  • Working hours to suit your lifestyle and commitments
  • Regular clients - enabling you to build a strong relationship with those you support
  • Supportive management and team environment. 
  • Free Blue Light Card & access to a fuel card
  • Access to Earlypay - withdraw your pay ahead of payday!
  • Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 
  • 'Refer a friend' scheme - earn money from your friends & family joining the team

What do we need from you?
A genuine desire to provide outstanding care & support to the clients you visit. Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude. 
We need you to be aged 18 or over. We also need you to be able to work an alternate weekend (Saturday & Sunday). A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is also desired due to the nature of the role. 

If you have the heart to care and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we would love to hear from you!
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

Provide personal care and support to clients at home, promoting independence and wellbeing.

Job title

Care Assistant

Experience level

entry level

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Oxford, England, with UK work rights; remote work not specified.

Salary

£13.15 to £13.95 per hour, £26.30 per hour on bank holidays, plus mileage and travel pay

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationcompassion

Preferred skills

driving licensevehicle access

Specializations

personal caremobility supportmedication assistance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Oxford, UK

On-site City