No Experience? No Problem. Start Your Care Career Today
You do not need qualifications or care experience to join Living Plus Care Services. We provide everything you need to succeed.
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Experience Required
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Paid Training
8 to 10 Days
Full Induction
Mentor
From Day One
Everyone Starts Somewhere
If you are reading this page, you are probably wondering whether you can work in care without any experience or qualifications. The answer is yes, absolutely. In fact, some of the best carers we have ever employed joined us with no care background at all.
What you need is not a qualification. It is compassion, reliability, patience, and a genuine desire to make a difference in someone's life. We teach you everything else. Our comprehensive paid induction programme, mentoring system, and funded qualifications mean you can start from zero and build a rewarding, long-term career.
Many people think care work requires years of experience or specific academic qualifications. It does not. Care is a career that values life experience, emotional intelligence, and a willingness to learn above all else. Whether you are a school leaver, a career changer, returning to work after a break, or simply looking for something more meaningful, we welcome you.
Who We Welcome
At Living Plus Care Services, we recruit from all walks of life. Here are some of the backgrounds our team members come from
| Background | Why You Would Be Great in Care |
|---|---|
| School or College Leavers | You bring energy, enthusiasm, and fresh perspectives. Care is a career you can start at 18 and build for life |
| Career Changers | Your transferable skills from retail, hospitality, customer service, teaching, or administration are highly valued in care. |
| Parents Returning to Work | You have experience caring for your own family. That patience, empathy, and multitasking ability is exactly what clients need. |
| Retired or Semi-Retired | You bring life experience, wisdom, and a calm presence that older clients especially appreciate. |
| Armed Forces Veterans | Discipline, teamwork, resilience, and a service-minded attitude translate brilliantly into care work. |
| People Seeking Purpose | If your current job feels meaningless, care work offers the chance to make a tangible difference every single day. |
| Overseas Workers | If you have the right to work in the UK, your cultural diversity and multilingual skills are assets in our diverse communities. |
| Volunteers | If you have volunteered in any caring capacity, you already understand the rewards of helping others. |
Skills You Already Have
You might not realise it, but many of the skills needed in care are skills you already possess from everyday life.
| Life Skill | How It Translates to Care | Example in Care Work |
|---|---|---|
| Patience | Essential when supporting people who need extra time | Helping a client with dementia to get dressed at their own pace |
| Listening | Understanding what clients need, even when they struggle to express it | Noticing a client seems quieter than usual and gently asking how they feel |
| Cooking | Preparing meals for clients who need nutritional support | Making a balanced lunch that meets a client's dietary requirements |
| Driving | Getting between clients' homes efficiently and safely | Travelling between morning visits in Hatfield or Peterborough |
| Organisation | Managing your time across multiple visits and tasks | Planning your day so every client receives their full time allocation |
| Compassion | The foundation of all good care | Holding a client's hand when they are feeling lonely or scared |
| Communication | Building trust with clients, families, and colleagues | Explaining to a family member how their mother's care plan works |
| Problem-Solving | Adapting when things do not go as planned | Finding an alternative when a client refuses their medication |
What We Provide From Day One
When you join Living Plus with no experience, here is exactly what we give you
| What You Receive | Details |
|---|---|
| Paid Induction | 8 to 10 days of comprehensive training covering everything from personal care to medication management. All paid at your normal hourly rate. |
| Care Certificate | Full 15-standard Care Certificate programme completed within your first 12 weeks. Nationally recognised. |
| Dedicated Mentor | An experienced carer is assigned to you from day one. They shadow you, answer your questions, and support you through your first weeks. |
| Shadowing Visits | You observe experienced carers delivering care before your first independent visit. No one is thrown in at the deep end. |
| Supervised Practice | Your early visits are supervised until you demonstrate confidence and competence. There is no rush. |
| Funded NVQ Qualifications | Once settled, we fund your NVQ Level 2 and beyond. These are nationally recognised qualifications that advance your career. |
| Ongoing Support | Regular one-to-one supervision, team meetings, and an open door policy mean you are never alone with a concern. |
| Free Uniform and Equipment | Full uniform, PPE, and any equipment you need are provided at no cost to you.Full uniform, PPE, and any equipment you need are provided at no cost to you. |
| Free DBS Check | Your enhanced DBS check is fully funded by Living Plus. |
What Is Included in Your Care Plan?
Your care plan contains ten structured sections designed to build a complete picture of your needs and preferences.
I am worried about personal care
Personal care (helping people wash, dress, and use the toilet) is the part most beginners feel nervous about. This is completely normal. We train you thoroughly, you observe experienced carers first, and your early visits are supervised. Within a few weeks, it feels natural. Clients are often more relaxed about it than you expect, because to them, you are a trusted helper, not a stranger.
I am not confident enough
Confidence comes from training, practice, and support. Nobody expects you to be confident on day one. Our induction programme builds your confidence gradually. By the end of your second week, most new starters tell us they feel much more capable than they imagined. Your mentor is there for every question, no matter how small.
I do not have any qualifications
You do not need any. We do not require GCSEs, A-levels, degrees, or any other formal qualification to start as a care assistant. We provide all the training and qualifications you need, fully funded, from day one. Many of our most experienced and qualified carers started with zero qualifications.
I am worried about doing something wrong
Everyone makes mistakes, especially when learning. We create a supportive, blame-free environment where you can ask questions, admit when you are unsure, and learn from experience. Our policies, training, and supervision are designed to prevent errors, but if something does go wrong, we support you and help you learn from it.
I do not know if I am strong enough for moving and handling
Moving and handling in domiciliary care is not about strength. It is about technique and using the right equipment. We provide thorough practical training in safe moving and handling, and you always have access to the equipment you need. If a client's needs are beyond your capability, we adjust the care plan or provide additional support.
Your Care Career Starts Here
No experience needed. No qualifications needed. Just a caring heart. We provide everything else.
Apply Now: www.livingpluscare.co.uk/careers/apply-now