Universal Care Assistant

Home Instead Swindon & Vale of White Horse are a well-established, award-winning home care provider, supporting older people to live well and independently in the place they love most - their own home. We are proud to be aCQC ‘Outstanding’ rated provider, delivering exceptional care across Swindon, Highworth, Faringdon, the Vale of White Horse, and surrounding villages.

Become a Universal Care Assistant - A Role Like No Other

Are you an experienced Care Assistant ready for something more varied, more rewarding, and more impactful?

We’re looking for aflexible, compassionate, and adaptable individual to join us as aUniversal Care Assistant– known internally as a Universal Care Professional – a unique role designed for someone who thrives on variety and truly making a difference wherever they’re needed most.

This isn’t your typical care role. You’ll be at the heart of our service, stepping in to support clients across a range of care settings - ensuring no one is ever left without the exceptional care they deserve.

About the Role
As a Universal Care Assistant, you’ll provide high-quality care across a variety of services, including:

• Domiciliary (home) care visits
• Emergency and short-notice support
• Waking nights and sleep-ins
• Temporary live-in care placements

Your role will include:

• Delivering personal care with dignity and respect
• Supporting with daily routines and medication
• Preparing meals and providing companionship
• Adapting quickly to different clients and environments
• Being a reassuring, friendly presence in times of need

No two days will look the same – and that’s what makes this role so exciting.

Pay & Benefits

• £13.30 per hour for care delivery
• £12.71 per hour for travel time
• 35p per mile mileage
• Enhanced rates for waking nights
• £130 per day for live-in care assignments
• Guaranteed contracted hours for stability and security

Plus:

• Paid training and ongoing development opportunities as part of our Care Skills Academy
• Pension scheme
• Referral bonus scheme
• Access to PayWise+ (get paid before payday)
• Free Blue Light Card & discounted fuel
• Supportive, close-knit team culture
• Access to our Wellbeing Hub

Why This Role Matters
As a Universal Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our clients always receive consistent, high-quality care - even in unexpected or emergency situations.

You’ll be the person we rely on to step in, adapt, and make a difference when it matters most.

Who We’re Looking For

• Previous care experience (essential)
• A flexible and open-minded approach to different types of care
• Confidence working across a variety of settings and clients
• A calm, reliable, and proactive attitude
• Willingness to work a mix of shifts, including nights and live-in when required
• A driver with access to a vehicle (essential)

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re looking for a role where you cangrow, challenge yourself, and truly make an impact, this is your opportunity.

Join a team that values you, supports you, and empowers you to deliver outstanding care every single day.

Apply now and become aUniversal Care Assistant – because every client deserves exceptional care, whenever they need it.

Find out more about us here: homeinstead.co.uk/swindon

Please note: This role is UK-based, and employment is subject to the right to work in the UK.