Care Assistant

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

Job summary

An innovative care provider is seeking compassionate individuals to join their award-winning team as Care Assistants. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships while providing essential personal care and companionship to clients in their homes. With a focus on empathy and reliability, you will help clients maintain their independence through practical support. The company values character over experience and offers comprehensive training through the Bright Care Academy, ensuring you have the skills needed to thrive. If you are looking for a rewarding career in care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Training

Paid Holidays

Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Full Uniform and PPE Kit

Qualifications

• Kind and determined individuals with empathy and patience are sought.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English are essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Proactive Approach

Driving License

Education

Right to Work in the UK

Tools

Care Certificate

DBS Check

Job description

Southwater, United Kingdom | Posted on 15/11/2024

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

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.

Why Be Part Of Bright Care

• 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.
• Coverage of key regulatory costs such as your DBS and Care Certificate (England), or PVG (Scotland).
• Paid holidays and pension scheme.
• Full and bespoke Bright Care uniform and PPE kit are provided.
• Wellbeing support from our specialist in-house coach.
• 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 Seek 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 care work journey with Bright Care.