Care Assistant

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.

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.