Care Assistant

Universal Care Services; Worcester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed Hours

Holiday pay 20 days pro-rata

Refer a friend £400 bonus

Company phone and app

Job summary

Universal Care Services in Worcester is seeking compassionate care assistants to support clients in daily living, medication prompts, and companionship. The role offers predictable shifts, with options for full-time or part-time hours, and a structured rota to fit your life.

Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence, have access to your own car, and be eligible to work in the UK. We value reliability, empathy, and a proactive approach to care delivery.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experienced & non-experienced carers – everyone is welcome.

Responsibilities

• 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 receiving end-of-life care, ensuring comfort, dignity and compassion at all times

Skills

Compassionate

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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

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 R&L trading under 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?

• Guaranteed Hours:Available for bothfull‑time and part‑timeroles
• 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: 7am–3pm 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 receiving end‑of‑life care, ensuring comfort, dignity and compassion at all times

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 weekendsRight 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 arewarding 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.