Care Assistant (Walking Round)

Universal Care Services; Worcester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed Hours

Mileage allowance

Holiday pay

Refer a Friend £400

Discounts with Blue Light card

NVQ training funded

Company phone

Free DBS check

Rewarding career in care

Job summary

Universal Care Services is seeking caring individuals in Worcester to support clients in daily living, personal care, and companionship. Roles feature protected, predictable AM/PM rounds, with weekend rotation and full/part-time options.

There are benefits including guaranteed hours, mileage allowance, holiday pay, and funded training. If you are compassionate and reliable, apply to make a real difference in your community.

Qualifications

• Clean driving licence required.
• Empathy and excellent communication skills are essential.
• Right to work in the UK; eligibility is required to progress.
• Ability to work alternate weekends and flexible shifts.
• Experience in care roles is welcome but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily living activities, including meal prep and medication prompts.
• Provide personal care and companionship to clients.
• Encourage active participation in planning and delivering care.
• Record and report daily visit information accurately.
• Support end‑of‑life care with dignity and compassion.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Own car

Strong communication

Right to work in UK

Availability for alternate weekends

Caring and compassionate

Job description

Make a Real Difference in Your Community - Rainbow hill, Barbourne and surrounding areas.

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 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?

• Guaranteed Hours:Available for bothfull‑time and part‑timeroles
• 40p per mile.
• 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 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 arewarding career in care, we’d love to hear from you.Apply todayand 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.