Care Assistant
Travel Requirements: This is a community-based role so UK driving license, access to your own car and business insurance is essential.
Right to Work: You must already be fully eligible to work in the UK. We can only progress applications from individuals who already meet this requirement
Looking to make a real difference while working in a role that fits your life?
At Carewatch trading as Universal Care Services, we’ve designed our working patterns to give you a smoother, more structured working day. We group your visits into clear AM and PM rounds, like breakfast–lunch or dinner–bed, so you’re not left with long gaps between calls. Just a steady, predictable rhythm that works for you.
Why Work With Us?
- Paid Mileage: at 30p per mile
- 20 Days Paid holiday per year (pro-rata)
- £400 Refer a Friend Scheme: Earn up to £400 per referral (unlimited) - (T&C's Apply)
- Consistent shift patterns: 7 am–2 pm and/or 4 pm–10 pm with alternate weekend working on a two-week rota
- Instore discounts with a Blue Light card offering up to 60% off high street names
- Career Development: Want to progress in your care career? We offer nationally recognised care certificates, and further opportunities for professional development including fully funded NVQ qualifications from day one
- Company phone with access to our in-house app
- Free DBS check
- £10 for each Compliment Bonus (unlimited) - (T&C's Apply)
- And most importantly, the chance to make a real difference every day!
What You’ll Do
- Supporting our clients in all aspects of their daily life, i.e. meal preparation, medication prompts and general domestic support
- Assisting clients with personal care
- Providing companionship and encouragement
- Encouraging clients to take an active role in the planning and provision of their care
- Recording and reporting daily visit information accurately
Who We’re Looking For
- Kind, caring and compassionate individuals
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Full UK driving licence, your own car, and business insurance are essential
- Availability to work alternate weekends
- Right to work in the UK - You must already be fully eligible to work in the UK. We can only progress applications from individuals who already meet this requirement
- Experienced & non-experienced carers – everyone is welcome.
Be Part of Something That Truly Matters
At Universal Care Services we welcome everyone to apply, no matter your experience level. If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, Health Care Assistant or in the NHS we would love to hear from you.
Bring your compassion, we’ll support your success. Whether you’re new to care or changing careers, we encourage applicants from every background to apply. For example: retail sales assistant, customer service, hairdressers/beauticians, receptionist, administrator, cleaners, warehouse workers and delivery drivers
If you’re compassionate, reliable, and ready to start a rewarding career in care, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and make a real difference in your community!
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
We welcome applications from all individuals who meet the criteria of the vacancy. This role may involve physical tasks, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone can thrive.
Dereham, Watton, Shipdham, Toftwood, Mattishall, North Elmham and surrounding areas
