Care Assistant

Location: Oxford

Salary: £13.91 per hour to £14.54 per hour (pay award pending December 2026)

Vacancy Type: Permanent

At Fairfield, care is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to change lives every single day. We’re proud to provide a warm, welcoming and homely environment where residents feel valued, respected and supported to live life to the full.

As a Care Assistant, you’ll make a real difference, building meaningful relationships, promoting independence and bringing comfort, companionship and happiness to our residents. You’ll be joining a friendly, supportive team where compassion, reliability and teamwork really matter.

At Fairfield, we believe that the right personality matters just as much as experience or qualifications. If you’re caring, compassionate and enjoy making a difference to others, we’d love to hear from you! Whether you’re new to care or looking to develop your existing skills, we’ll support you with training, help you gain a relevant qualification if you choose to do so, and give you the opportunity to grow in confidence and build a rewarding career. And you’ll be in great hands! In May 2025, Fairfield was named Oxfordshire Apprenticeship Employer of the Year (under 250 employees). We were also Highly Commended in the SME Apprenticeship Employer of the Year category at the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards for the South-East Region in October 2025.

What we offer:

• Competitive rates of pay;
• Standard Life auto-enrolment pension scheme;
• Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and
• Study support opportunities;
• Free meals while on shift;
• Free parking while on shift subject to availability;
• Free uniforms (or £150 annual clothing allowance for Social Wellbeing and
• Maintenance);
• An employee assistance programme with a range of services including shopping discounts, financial and legal advice, counselling and a health and wellbeing smartphone app;
• Access to chaplaincy support
• A joining bonus of £250 payable on successful completion of your probationary period.

Pre-employment checks:

All successful candidates will be required to complete satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references, an enhanced DBS check, and verification of their right to work in the UK. Please note that Fairfield is unable to offer visa sponsorship.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Fairfield Residential Home, please do not hesitate to apply.

The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 16th November 2026, but early application is advised as we reserve the right to close applications and appoint before this date for the right candidate.