Work With Us

Why choose Nexus?

We don’t just care for our clients. We care for our carers too.

That is why we continue to receive national recognition for excellence in care and outstanding staff support.

You can expect:

Competitive pay and mileage
Paid training and clear career progression
Mental health support, including free external counselling
A team and leadership who listen, support and invest in you

If you want a role where you feel valued, respected and supported, Nexus Care is the place for you.

We offer roles for:

Morning shifts for Early Birds
Evening shifts for Night Owls
Weekend warriors – For those who need more time at home in the week

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What are the benefits?

Great hourly rates of pay

£12.85 per hour on weekdays
£13.25 per hour on weekends (from 7pm)
£13.50 per hour for double-up care (working in a team of two)
Up to £27 per hour on bank holidays

Weekend & holiday pay

Weekend contracts offering typical earnings of £1,200 per month
Four free uniform provided to all full-time carers.
Paid travel time & mileage – £0.30 per mile
Free Breakfast Club for children of staff working the Early Bird shift (starting before 8am)
Payment for all completed training
Weekly pay

What will I be doing?

Being a home carer means supporting people who rely on you to stay safe, well and independent in their own homes. This includes:

Personal care

Washing, dressing, toileting and helping clients maintain dignity

Medication support

Prompting or assisting with prescribed medication

Mobility assistance

Helping clients move safely, including use of equipment

Light housekeeping

Tidying, changing bedding and daily routine tasks

Emotional support

Offering companionship and reassurance

Record keeping

Writing clear notes after each visit

Some visits will be gentle and chatty, whilst others may be more of a challenge. Whatever happens, we will be there to support you.

There may be days that challenge you and days that remind you exactly why you chose this career but every day you will have made a difference to someone’s life by bringing comfort to those who need it most. What a wonderful career to be part of!

FAQs

What qualifications do I need?

Ideally, you will have a Level 2 Health & Social Care certificate, but this is not a prerequisite. If you have a passion for care, you will still be considered. We do take on carers with no care experience.

How do I apply?

You can apply by clicking this link and filling out the application form.

Do I need to live in the area to work for Nexus?

Yes, ideally our carers need to live within a 25-mile radius of our offices in Tamworth, Lichfield or Sutton Coldfield due to the location of the work and to factor in travel time and commuting to and from work too due to the community work we have.

Do you offer flexible working hours?

Yes, we understand the importance of work-life balance and offer a variety of working patterns, including full-time, part-time, evening, and weekend shifts. Our aim is to accommodate the personal commitments of our staff while meeting the needs of our clients.

Do you offer work experience?

All carers undergo our probation period and are given shadowing to help introduce to our clients. We do take on carers with no care experience

What are your pay rates?

As a minimum carers can expect £12.85 on weekdays, £13.25 on weekends, and £13.50 when working in teams of two. Carers working full time can earn around £30,000 if all benefits are taken into consideration. Premium pay rates and weekly pay are also available.