Morning Care Assistant

Home Instead

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Oxford, England, gb on site Until 8/22/2026 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, as well as the surrounding areas. 

Are you an early riser with a passion for helping others? Home Instead Oxford is looking for caring individuals to join our team as a Morning Care Assistant and support our clients during their morning routines and help them start their day with a smile.

Joining Home Instead as a Morning Care Assistant means becoming part of a close-knit family where your impact truly matters. In this rewarding role, you’ll assist with meal preparation, medication administration, personal care, companionship, light housekeeping, and so much more—all within the comfort of our clients' homes.

Our visits start as early as 8am, and we can offer both full-time and part-time roles to suit your lifestyle and commitments.

No prior care experience? Don’t worry! We provide extensive training and a warm welcome to ensure you feel confident in your new role. With ongoing mentorship and access to an online learning platform, you’ll have all the tools to succeed as a Home Instead Carer.

Here’s what we offer:

  • Competitive pay: £12.75 per hour during the week & £13.75 per hour on weekends
  • Paid travel time at £11.44 per hour
  • Paid training and a Bank Holiday pay rate of £25.50 per hour
  • Paid mileage at 35p – 45p per mile
  • Ongoing training with opportunities for NVQ qualifications (Level 2/3/4)
  • Free Blue Light Card
  • Pension Scheme
  • EarlyPay scheme for pay access before payday
  • Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for support anytime

What we need from you:

  • A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is desired
  • You must be 18 or over
  • Availability to work alternate weekends

Ready to make a difference? Join our compassionate team and become a part of something special with Home Instead Oxford.

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 morning routines, personal care, meal prep, and companionship in their homes.

Job title

Morning Care Assistant

Experience level

entry level

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Oxford, remote work not allowed

Salary

£12.75 per hour during the week & £13.75 per hour on weekends; £11.44 per hour for paid travel time; £25.50 per hour Bank Holiday pay; 35p–45p per mile

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

driver licenseown vehicleavailability on weekends18 or over

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

personal carecompanionshipmedication administrationlight housekeeping
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Oxford, UK

On-site City