Care Assistant

Bright Care; Horsham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Care is looking for compassionate Care Assistants to join their award-winning team in Horsham. This role offers the chance to support clients in their homes, providing personal care and companionship, while building meaningful relationships. With extensive training, support, and a commitment to staff development, this position is ideal for those ready to make a positive impact in the lives of older people.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Pension scheme

First-class training

Supportive Care Manager

Recognition awards for staff

Uniform and PPE kit provided

Mentoring and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication in English required.
• A driving licence and car are necessary.
• Must pass the DBS/PVG check.

Responsibilities

• Support clients in their homes for personal care and companionship.
• Assist with practical tasks such as housework and meal preparation.
• Build relationships with clients to help them live independently.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Reliability

Job description

Horsham, United Kingdom | Posted on 04/06/2025

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.