Careers

21 Jul 2025

How to Become a Care Assistant: A Step-by-Step Guide

Your path to a rewarding care career starts here

Your career for life starts here

Ready to make a real difference in people's lives? Care assistant roles offer meaningful work, job security, and genuine career progression. With Newcross Healthcare, you're choosing a career path backed by three decades of experience and commitment to your success.

What you need to get started

No formal qualifications required At Newcross, we require a minimum of 6 months previous experience as a care assistant to apply. Beyond that, we seek the most exceptional carers to join our team, those how embody the Newcross values of Respect, Empathy and Teamwork and who show Integrity in everything they do.

Basic requirements:

  • Be 18 or older

  • Right to work in the UK

  • Good understanding of both verbal and written English language

  • Physical ability to support clients

  • Clean DBS or PVG check

  • 6 months previous experience within the UK

Step 1: Choose your Newcross care pathway

Residential care Join our experienced teams in care homes, building lasting relationships with residents while developing your skills in a supportive environment.

Supported living Help people with learning disabilities live independently. Our specialist teams focus on empowerment and skill-building with comprehensive training support.

Community care Support people in their own homes across our nationwide network. Enjoy variety, independence, and the satisfaction of helping people stay where they're happiest.

Step 2: Join the Newcross family

Why choose Newcross Healthcare

  • 3 decades of care excellence and stability

  • Wide range of flexible work across a variety of settings

  • Comprehensive free training programs

  • Clear career progression pathways

  • Competitive pay and benefits package

  • Ongoing mentorship and professional support

What we provide from day one:

  • Full induction and training

  • DBS check processing and funding

  • Uniform and essential equipment

  • 24/7 support from experienced managers

  • Access to our learning and development programs via FuturU

Step 3: Complete your free Newcross training

Comprehensive induction program Our structured training covers:

  • Person-centred care approaches

  • Health and safety essentials

  • Communication and relationship building

  • Medication awareness and administration

  • Safeguarding and dignity in care

Ongoing development opportunities We invest in your future with:

  • Skills based or more formal qualifications

  • Specialist training in dementia, learning disabilities, mental health

  • Leadership and management development programs

  • Regular refresher training and updates

Step 4: Build your career with us

Start your journey knowing you have access to a wide range of flexible work, continuous learning opportunities, and a clear path for advancement. Our three decades of experience means we understand how to support your long-term success.

Career progression at Newcross:

  • Senior care assistant roles

  • Team leader positions

  • Care coordinator opportunities

Ready to start your Newcross career? Join thousands of care assistants who've built rewarding careers with us. Apply today and discover why Newcross Healthcare is the right choice for your future.

Apply for Newcross Care Assistant Roles →

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Say hello 👋

We’d love to hear from you.

Whatever your enquiry, our team is ready to assist. From care services and partnership opportunities to media requests and general questions - simply fill in the form below and we'll get back to you promptly.

Say hello 👋

We’d love to hear from you.

Whatever your enquiry, our team is ready to assist. From care services and partnership opportunities to media requests and general questions - simply fill in the form below and we'll get back to you promptly.