Care Assistant

Bright Care; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning team dedicated to enhancing the lives of clients in their later years. This role as a Care Assistant offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships while providing essential personal care and companionship. With a focus on empathy and kindness, you will be part of an organization that values its staff and provides comprehensive training through the Bright Care Academy. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development, alongside competitive benefits such as paid holidays and a pension scheme. If you are passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Pension scheme

First-class training

Annual staff recognition awards

Full uniform and PPE kit provided

Qualifications

• Kind, joyful individuals who love to bring out the best in others.
• Ability to support older people in leading fulfilling lives.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care and companionship in their homes.
• Assist with practical tasks to help clients live independently.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Reliability

Patience

Job description

Aberdeen, United Kingdom | Posted on 29/04/2025

Winners of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 and Highly Commended in the Best Places to Work for Employees Aged 55+

Join our award winning team where staff are valued and supported to bring joy to our client’s later years. Whether you're new to care or you're an experienced carer, we would be delighted to hear from you. It's your character we care about, and our Bright Care Academy will cover everything you need to know.

**Please note that we are not currently recruiting from overseas and are not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time.**

We want to find a contract that works for you. We offer both hourly and salaried contracts where you will be directly employed by us.

A regular schedule with visits from two hours and a thorough matching process that allows long-term and meaningful relationships to flourish.

Paid, first-class training and ongoing development delivered by our Bright Care Academy.

A dedicated Care Manager to support you and help you thrive in your role.

Mentoring and development available for those interested in progressing into management roles.

Coverage of key regulatory costs such as your DBS (England), or PVG (Scotland).

Paid holidays and pension scheme.

Full and bespoke Bright Care uniform and PPE kit are provided.

Annual staff recognition awards to celebrate our carers and the amazing work that they do.

Your role as a Care Assistant

As a Care Assistant, you will support clients in their homes to provide personal care and companionship. Your role will be centred around building relationships as a foundation to assist with practical tasks (such as housework, preparation of meals, daily personal care) that help clients to continue living independently.

What we look for in Bright Care Assistants

Kind, joyful and determined individuals, who love to bring out the best in others.

Empathy and patience to support older people lead fulfilling lives.

Commitment, reliability and a mature and proactive approach to situations that comes from life experience.

Good verbal and written communication in English.

A driving licence and car are required.

Proof of right to work in the UK. (We are not currently recruiting from overseas)

To pass the DBS/PVG check.

Ready to join our award winning team?

Apply now to start a rewarding career in care.