Care Assistant
Location: Swaffham, Narborough, Foulden, Sporle, Necton and surrounding areas
Travel Requirements: This is a community-based role, so a full UK driving licence, your own car, and business insurance are essential.
Right to Work: You must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship currently.
Looking to make a real difference while working in a role that fits your life?
At 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.
What We Offer
- Consistent shift patterns: 7am–2pm and/or 3pm–10pm
- Alternate weekend working on a two-week rota
- Full training programme, including paid shadow shifts
- Fully funded NVQ qualifications from day one
- Company phone with access to our in-house app
- Free DBS check
- Paid mileage
- TELUS Health Wellbeing App
- Refer-a-friend bonus
- Clear progression pathways
About the Role
As a Reablement Home Care Assistant, you’ll help older adults across Northamptonshire regain independence and confidence in their own homes.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting daily routines and wellbeing
- Personal care
- Basic cooking and meal preparation
- Light household tasks
- Food shopping
- Providing companionship and encouragement
No previous care experience is needed, our comprehensive training and shadow shifts will prepare you fully.
What You’ll Need
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle with business insurance
- Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)
- Ability to work set AM/PM rounds and alternate weekends
- Good English communication skills
Who We Are
For over 22 years, Carewatch has delivered high-quality, person-centred home care across the UK. Our mission is simple: to enhance quality of life, independence, and dignity through exceptional care. We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.
Be Part of Something That Truly Matters
If you’re compassionate, reliable, and ready to start a rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and make a real difference in your community.
We welcome applicants with experience as:
Home Carer, Care Worker, Health Care Assistant, Support Worker, Nurse, Social Care Worker, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker, Domiciliary Care, Mental Health Support Worker, Community Care Worker.
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.
