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Care Assistant

Job in Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12, England, UK
Listing for: Home Instead
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Home Care, Community Health, Home Health Aide, Caregiver
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 12.75 - 13.5 GBP Hourly GBP 12.75 13.50 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Home Instead Swindon & Vale of White Horse are a well-established home care provider, supporting older people to remain healthy & well within their own homes. We are a CQC rated 'Outstanding' home care provider. We support clients living across Swindon & Highworth and into Faringdon & Vale of White Horse areas as well as the surrounding villages.

Job Description

To be eligible for an interview, you must:

  • Have the right to work in the UK
  • Have a full UK driving licence and reliable access to a vehicle
  • Live within the postcodes of:

    SN1, SN2, SN3, SN4, SN5, SN6, SN26, SN7, OX12

Are you ready to make a real difference every single day to older people within your local area?
We’re looking for kind, caring, energetic individuals to join our team of Care Assistant's. If you’re passionate about helping others and are looking for a role where no two days are the same – then we want to hear from you!

As a Care Assistant with us, the role will involve supporting people in their own homes across the Vale of White Horse & Swindon areas – helping them live their life to the fullest.

The role will include supporting with personal care, preparing fresh meals and encouraging fluids, providing medication reminders and supporting with daily routines, light home help tasks and so much more!

Some of the benefits of becoming a Care Assistant:

  • £12.75 per hour during the week and £13.50 per hour on a weekend
  • Hours that fits around your life – mornings/evenings/full or part time
  • Full training provided
  • Clear career pathways and qualifications (NVQs)
  • Referral scheme – earn money for your friends joining the team
  • Access to your pay ahead of payday with Early Pay
  • Free Blue Light Card and access to discounted fuel
  • Be part of a close-knit team that truly supports each other
  • Make real, lasting connections with clients and their families

What we need from you:

To be aged 18 or over with a genuine desire to make a difference. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is also desired due to the nature of the role. We need you to be able to work an alternate weekend.
Whether you’re starting fresh or looking for a career with heart, we’ll give you the support, training, and encouragement you need to thrive.

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.

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