Care Assistant

Changeworknow is part of the Access Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday

Refer a friend bonus

Shift patterns

Blue Light discounts

NVQ development funding

Company phone

Free DBS check

Compliment bonus

Make a real difference

Job summary

Universal Care Services is seeking caring Care Assistants to support clients in their daily living at home across West Northamptonshire. You will assist with meal prep, medication prompts and general domestic tasks, while providing companionship and encouraging client involvement in care planning.

Flexible shift patterns, development opportunities including NVQ qualifications, and a supportive team environment await you. Prior care experience is not required, and all backgrounds are welcome.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring individuals.
• Full UK driving licence, own car, and business insurance are essential.
• Availability to work alternate weekends.
• Experienced & non-experienced carers welcome.

Responsibilities

• Supporting clients in daily life, e.g. meal prep, medication prompts, and domestic support.
• Assisting clients with personal care.
• Providing companionship and encouragement.
• Encouraging clients to participate in planning and provision of care.
• Recording and reporting daily visit information accurately.
• Supporting clients with reablement to regain confidence after illness or discharge.

Skills

Driving licence

Compassion

Communication

Job description

Make a Real Difference in Your Community - West Northamptonshire - NN1 to NN11 including boarders of Oxfordshire, Coventry and Leicester

Travel Requirements

This is a community-based role so UK driving licence, 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: 6:30am-2pm and/or 3pm-10pm with alternate weekend working on a two-week rota
• In-store 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
• Supporting clients with reablement, helping them regain confidence and independence after illness, injury or hospital discharge

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’recompassionate,reliable, and ready to start a rewarding career in care, we’d love to hear from you. 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 will 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.

Make a Real Difference in Your Community - West Northamptonshire and surrounding areas.

Start a rewarding career as a Care Assistant with our award-winning team. No experience is needed - just compassion, a big heart, and a full UK driving licence.

Join us in helping people live independently in their own homes through a mix of ongoing care and reablement support. You’ll play a key role in helping individuals regain confidence and independence after illness or hospital discharge, while also enjoying flexible shifts and clear opportunities for career progression. If you’re looking for a role that makes you feel good every single day, this could be the perfect fit.

and start a career where you truly make an impact.