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Care that starts with caring for carers

Join a team that pays properly, trains properly, and treats you like family. No experience required — just kindness, reliability, and a willingness to learn.

  • Above National Living Wage
  • Funded training
  • Named mentor from day one
Why work with Hayat

Six reasons carers stay with us

We didn't build Hayat Care to be the biggest — we built it to be the one carers recommend to their friends. Here's why.

Funded training

From day one, we fund your Care Certificate, then Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas. Specialist modules cover dementia, end-of-life, and medication.

  • Care Certificate (mandatory, funded)
  • Level 2 & 3 Diplomas
  • Dementia & end-of-life training
  • Specialist clinical modules

Real flexibility

Pick the hours that work around your life. School hours, term-time, evenings, weekends — visiting-only shifts anywhere in the UK.

  • Full-time or part-time
  • School-hours / term-time only
  • Evenings & weekends
  • Visiting-only visits in your local area

Named mentor from day one

Every new carer is paired with an experienced mentor for your first 12 weeks. Real support, not a hotline. Someone who knows your clients and your area.

  • 1-to-1 mentor for first 12 weeks
  • Shadowing before solo visits
  • Weekly 1-to-1 catch-ups
  • Peer support group

A team that supports you

Real flexibility around your life. Rota changes are handled by people, not systems. We listen when you tell us what works.

  • People-first scheduling
  • Rota changes without friction
  • Real conversation, not a hotline
  • Open-door to leadership

Real career progression

From carer to senior carer, field care supervisor, care manager, and beyond. We promote from within — every senior leader at Hayat started on the front line.

  • Carer → Senior Carer (6–12 months)
  • Field Care Supervisor (1–2 years)
  • Care Manager & beyond
  • Management NVQ funding
Hours that fit your life

Pick the pattern that works for you

Whether you're a parent, a student, retired, or just looking for meaningful work — we have a pattern that fits.

FT

Full-time · 35–40 hours/week

Mon–Fri, 7am–10pm, with a mix of mornings, evenings and alternate weekends. Best for those wanting a steady income and full benefits.

PT

Part-time · 16–25 hours/week

Choose your preferred days. Many parents and students do mornings only (7–11am) or evenings only (6–10pm). Pro-rata holiday and pension.

SH

School hours · term-time only

9am–3pm, Monday–Friday, 39 weeks a year. Built around the school run. Perfect for parents returning to work.

EV

Evenings & weekends

Evening visits (6–10pm) and alternate weekends. Good for those combining care work with study, family, or another part-time role.

How to apply

From application to first shift in 2–3 weeks

Simple, supportive, fast. Most applicants hear back within 5 working days.

  1. 1

    Quick application

    2-minute form: name, contact, right-to-work, available hours. No CV needed. No long personal statement.

  2. 2

    Informal chat

    A 20-minute phone or in-person conversation. We get to know you, you get to know us. Two-way, no interrogation.

  3. 3

    DBS & right-to-work

    We pay for and process your enhanced DBS check. Most applicants have results in 7–10 days.

  4. 4

    Training & first visits

    One week of paid classroom + shadowing. Then you meet your mentor and start visits with full support.

Common questions

Frequently asked

Do I need experience?

No. Most of our carers started with no care experience. We provide full paid training (Care Certificate) in your first week. What matters most is kindness, reliability and a willingness to learn.

What driving licence do I need?

You don't need a driving licence to be a Hayat carer — many of our clients are on public transport routes, and we cluster visits geographically so you can walk or take public transport between them.

How much will I earn?

Hourly rates are well above the National Living Wage, reviewed every 6 months. Travel time between visits is paid, mileage is reimbursed at HMRC rates, and you get 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata) plus a workplace pension. We'll share the exact rate band for your role at interview.

Can I work school hours only?

Yes — many of our carers work 9am–3pm, term-time only, and the rota is built around the school run. We design schedules around your life, not the other way round.

What does the training cover?

Your first week covers the Care Certificate (mandatory UK training): safeguarding, manual handling, medication, first aid, dementia awareness, and equality & diversity. We then fund Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas in Health & Social Care, plus specialist modules (end-of-life, Parkinson's). All training is paid.

Are you zero-hours?

No. All Hayat carers are employed directly with guaranteed hours contracts (full or part-time). You'll always know your rota at least 2 weeks in advance, and you'll have consistent client visits — not random one-offs.

Ready to start?

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No CV needed. We'll get back to you within 5 working days.

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Questions before you apply?

Email careers@hayatcare.co.uk and we'll get back within one working day.