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Care Support Assistant

Location:
Peterborough

Why join optimum?

We’re proud of our care colleagues and the impact they make. At Optimum Care, you’ll be supported, trained, and valued – all while helping people live independently and with dignity.

Supportive Team Environment

You’ll work with people who care – about the job and each other. We believe in strong leadership, team spirit, and recognising the vital role our carers play.

Training and Progression

Whether you’re new to care or experienced, we provide full induction, ongoing training, and chances to grow your career with additional qualifications and leadership opportunities.

Flexible Working Options

We offer part-time and full-time roles with schedules that suit you – ideal for balancing family life, studies, or other commitments.

Competitive Pay Packages

We value your time and commitment. That’s why we offer competitive rates of pay, plus mileage, holiday pay, and a range of employee benefits.

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about us

Care built on trust, respect, and a love for community.

We provide person-centred care to vulnerable people across Peterborough. Our service users trust us in their homes, so we hire only the most dedicated, respectful individuals – and we support them fully.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of person are you looking for?

We’re looking for individuals who are kind, reliable, and genuinely care about helping others. You don’t need prior experience – just a willingness to learn, a compassionate heart, and the drive to make a difference. We’re especially interested in those who respect personal boundaries and understand the trust placed in us by our service users.

You must have:

  • The right to work in the UK

  • Two satisfactory references

  • A clean enhanced DBS check (we’ll help arrange this)

  • Ideally a full UK driving licence and access to your own car, scooter, or bicycle – though walkers may be accepted depending on your area

We are currently recruiting in and around Peterborough. Our carers support service users across a range of neighbourhoods, offering care in the community – in people’s own homes.

You’ll receive full induction training, covering everything from safeguarding and medication handling to moving and handling, infection control, and dementia awareness. You’ll also be encouraged to pursue further qualifications such as NVQs in Health and Social Care.

We provide ongoing supervision, support, and performance reviews – helping you grow with confidence in your role.

We’re hiring both full-time and part-time Care Assistants, including:

  • Daily visit carers

  • Evening and weekend carers

  • Live-in carers

  • Waking night or sleep-in staff

Whether you’re looking for your first job in care or your next step in a growing career, we’d love to hear from you.

At Optimum Care, you’re not just a number. Our carers are the heart of our service, and we work hard to support and celebrate them.
We offer:

  • A friendly, respectful working culture

  • A management team that listens and acts

  • Recognition for good work

  • Flexible shifts that fit your life

  • High levels of job satisfaction and career growth

Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team that truly values your work and the people you care for.