Healthcare Assistant – Oxfordshire (£17/hour)

About the role

We are looking for a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our community care team in Oxfordshire. You will support individuals with a range of needs, from everyday assistance to complex clinical care, ensuring dignity and safety at every visit.

Key responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medication and record observations.
• Provide tracheostomy care, suctioning, and PEG feeding support.
• Deliver oxygen therapy via nasal cannula and monitor health parameters.
• Assist with epilepsy management and other complex conditions.
• Offer emotional reassurance and maintain patient dignity.

Required profile

• Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a healthcare assistant.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.
• Current DBS registration on the Update Service.
• Safeguarding Level 2 or 3 certification.

Required skills

• Medication administration.
• Tracheostomy and catheter suctioning.
• PEG feeding and care.
• Oxygen therapy (nasal cannula).
• Epilepsy management.
• Manual handling and Basic Life Support.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £17.
• Paid induction and sign‑offs.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Flexible shift patterns – days, nights, weekdays or weekends.
• Referral scheme for friends.