Make a real difference in your community by joining a care team that values compassion, supports growth, and truly puts people first.
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.
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.
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.
We offer part-time and full-time roles with schedules that suit you – ideal for balancing family life, studies, or other commitments.
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.
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
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.
