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Care Assistant
Care Assistant – Home Instead Oxford
Company Description
Home Instead Oxford is a trusted, well-established home care provider, dedicated to helping older adults stay safe, well, and independent in the comfort of their own homes. We proudly support clients across Oxford, Kidlington, Witney, Carterton, Burford, and the surrounding villages, delivering personalised, compassionate care right where it’s needed most.
Job Description
At Home Instead, we're growing and we are looking for new Care Assistant’s to join our team and be there to provide our clients with the outstanding care and support they deserve!
About the Role
We are looking for friendly and caring Care Assistant’s to support our clients living across the Oxford & Kidlington areas, as well as the villages around and between.
We offer a variety of work hours (mornings, evenings, & weekends) so you can fit work around your needs and commitments.
Key Responsibilities
As a Care Assistant, you will:
- Build strong, personal relationships with clients.
- Enable minimum 1-hour visits with the same regular clients.
- Provide a range of services including:
- Companionship for those who may be lonely.
- Assistance with washing, dressing.
- Mobility support inside and outside the client’s home.
- Medication support.
- Meal preparation.
- Light home help tasks.
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Hours: We are looking for people who can start from 8am and work through the morning. Must also accommodate alternate weekends (both Saturday & Sunday).
Requirements
- Aged 18 years or over.
- Full UK driving licence (access to a vehicle is highly preferred).
Benefits
We reward dedication, professionalism, and commitment with fantastic benefits, including:
- Competitive pay:
- £13.45/Hour (weekdays) / £14.20/hour (weekends) / £26.90/hour (bank holidays).
- Paid mileage & travel time, and minimum hour visits.
- Full, paid ‘Client-specific’ training delivered through our Care Skills Academy.
- Guided completion of the Care Certificate in your first few weeks.
- Clear career pathways with opportunities for qualifications like NVQs.
- Pension scheme, holiday pay, and referral bonuses.
- Early access to pay.
- Free Blue Light Card & discounted fuel.
- Soutuful team-based support and regular team meetings to connect with fellow Care Assistants.
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Job Specifics
This role is UK-based, and employment terms are dependent on ensuring eligibility to work in the UK.
Date Advert Closes: 01 August 2026
Apply today – Your care can change someone’s life and bring you real purpose, pride, and connection.
Find out more: Home Instead Oxford
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