Care Assistant

Universal Care Services; Dereham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Days Paid holiday (pro-rata)

Refer a Friend £400 bonus

Consistent shift patterns 7am–2pm / 4–

In-store discounts with Blue LightCard

Fully funded NVQ qualifications

Job summary

Universal Care Services is seeking compassionate care workers to support clients in the Dereham area, delivering daily living assistance, personal care and companionship. You’ll follow structured rounds to maintain predictable visits and ensure consistent care delivery.

Applicants should have a full UK driving licence and access to a car for travel between service locations. We offer training and progression opportunities, plus a supportive team environment in a community-focused role.

Qualifications

• Kind, caring and compassionate individuals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Availability to work alternate weekends and hold a full UK driving license (implied by travel requirements).

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily living activities such as meal preparation, medication prompts and general domestic tasks.
• Assist clients with personal care and provide companionship.
• Encourage clients to participate in planning and provision of their care.
• Record and report daily visit information accurately.

Skills

Kind, caring, compassionate

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Make a Real Difference in Your Community - Dereham, Watton, Shipdham, Toftwood, Mattishall, North Elmham and surrounding areas.

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 clearAM 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?

• 20 Days Paid holidayper 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 discountswith aBlue Light cardofferingup to60% 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 fundedNVQ qualificationsfrom day one
• Company phone with access to our in-house app
• Free DBScheck
• £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 workalternate 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.

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.