Care Assistant - Oxford

Bluebirdcarecareers; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Oxford is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to deliver high-quality care. Responsibilities include assisting with personal errands and ensuring clients receive support in daily living. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a kind demeanor towards clients. This position offers expert training, flexible shifts, and a supportive work environment. Full-time salaried hours are available, ensuring job security and benefits.

Benefits

Expert training

Flexible shift patterns

Uniform and PPE provided

Regular support and ongoing career development

EAP and benefits with YuLife

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle for work.
• Previous care experience is beneficial, but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with personal care like bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Help with meal preparation and nutrition.
• Support with medication and prescriptions.
• Carry out light housework, including tidying and cleaning.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate attitude

Ability to build relationships

Job description

Care Assistant - Oxford, South and West Oxfordshire

• Salary details: £13.44 - £20.16 per hour

£13.44 to £20.16 per hour | Expert training | Flexible shift patterns

Bluebird Care – Where you change lives

We’re the best at what we do and it’s all thanks to talented people like you. As the leading Home Care provider, we take pride in our work - and we’re looking for a caring and dedicated Care Assistant to join our Care Expert Team and help us set the standard.

Our customers should feel comfortable in their own homes, and we help them do exactly that. You’ll be supporting people in all aspects of daily living, working independently or as part of a team who that is supportive every step of the way. This isn’t just a job, this is a chance to bring purpose and dignity to someone’s life.

If you’re ready to take on a new challenge, supporting our customers with the best quality care, then this is where you belong.

Responsibilities

As a Care Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide high‑quality care tailored to each person’s individual needs
• Assist with personal care (e.g. bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Help with meal prepping, preparation and nutrition
• Support with medication, prescriptions and safe disposal
• Carry out light housework like tidying, laundry and general cleaning
• Be a dependable friendly, familiar face for all the customers you care for
• £13.44 to £20.16 per hour
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support
• EAP and benefits with YuLife

Requirements

• A kind, compassionate attitude and a calm approach to care
• Great communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Must hold a full UK driving licence & access to a vehicle for work purposes (must be insured for business use)
• Must live locally to Oxford, South or West Oxfordshire
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not a necessity as full training will be provided

Full time salaried hours available

If you care deeply, Bluebird Care makes sure you have the time you need to do what you do best, the training so you can keep doing it better and the rewards that delivering such high‑quality care deserves.

Bluebird Care Oxford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.

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