JOB DETAILS

Care Assistant

CompanyHome Instead
LocationAylesbury
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 6, 2026
About The Company
As the world’s leading provider of in-home care, we help older adults live safely and independently at home, without sacrificing their quality of life. Whether they need occasional respite care or full-time support, our Care Pros are carefully selected to provide the best care, giving families peace of mind. With the support of our parent company, Honor Technology, Home Instead is reshaping the aging experience—combining the latest innovations in home care with the compassion that has guided us for over 30 years.
About the Role

Company Description

Home Instead Aylesbury Vale and North East Oxfordshire, has been providing support within the local community since 2013, and are proud to continue providing a service which makes a difference.

With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation, we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide.

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic individual to join our friendly Care Assistant team out in the community providing home visits. The role offers flexibility for both part-time and full-time availability.

Why Home Instead?

  • Guaranteed contracted hours built around your availability
  • Competitive rates of pay starting at £13.50 per hour
  • Minimum of an hour visit per client
  • Travel time between clients with flexibility depending on the distance of travel
  • Opportunities to progress into a full-time position or senior role

Care Assistant Responsibilities

  • Ensure clients remain independent within the comfort of their own homes
  • Provide personal care, such as supporting clients with bathing/showering or dressing
  • Help clients to stay on top of their medication
  • Work in warm and welcoming manner to provide companionship
  • Help around the home with light household tasks such as ironing or cleaning

Being a community based, the role requires travel between clients. The main areas we cover are Thame, Aylesbury, and Leighton Buzzard, alongside the surrounding villages.

Qualifications

No specific qualifications or experience are required for this role! We would love to hear about any transferable skills which you have.

Our Care Assistant team is made up of individuals from an array of different experience levels, brought together by a shared passion to provide-person centered, high-quality care.

As a Care Assistant, you will receive thorough onboarding alongside industry leading training, and excellent support.

Additional Information

A 5 Star Employer

  • Mileage payment of 45p per mile
  • Paid annual leave
  • Employee health assured program
  • Pension auto-enrollment
  • Higher rates of pay for bank holidays
  • Staff Benefits including a range of high street stores, holidays, etc.
  • A constant support network through an on-call phone system
  • Opportunities for career development through NVQ qualifications

If you would like to learn more about the role please contact Matt on 01296 410029.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

  • Date Advert Closes: 02 March 2026
  • Compensation: GBP 13.5 - GBP 14 - hourly
  • Key Skills
    EmpathyPersonal CareCompanionshipMedication SupportLight Household TasksTime ManagementClient Independence SupportPerson-Centered Care
    Categories
    HealthcareSocial Services
    Benefits
    Guaranteed contracted hoursCompetitive rates of payTravel time between clientsMileage payment of 45p per milePaid annual leaveEmployee health assured programPension auto-enrollmentHigher rates of pay for bank holidaysStaff benefits including a range of high street stores, holidays, etc.Constant support network through an on-call phone systemOpportunities for career development through NVQ qualifications
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The Care Assistant will provide essential support to clients in their homes, ensuring they remain independent while assisting with personal care needs like bathing and dressing. Responsibilities also include supporting medication adherence, offering companionship, and performing light household tasks such as ironing or cleaning.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    💰Salary Range
    £14 - £14
    📊Experience Level
    0-2
    💼Company Size
    25082
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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