Care Worker (Weekdays - 8am to 1pm)

Gracious Care (Holdings) Limited; Orpington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance (25p/mile)

4 weeks’ paid annual leave (pro rata)

Company pension

Refer-a-friend bonus up to £50

Funded qualifications (Levels 2–5)

Comprehensive training and ongoing dev

Paid travel time between visits

Management support on field

Supportive colleagues and smart tech

Job summary

Gracious Care provides high-quality private care across Orpington, Bromley and Beckenham. We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable Care Assistants to join our Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) and offer flexible contracts for days, evenings, weekends, nights and live-in care.

You’ll gain full training, paid shadowing and ongoing support to help you gain your Care Certificate, with DBS checks and safer recruitment practices in place. We welcome local applicants from BR1–BR7 and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Kind, reliable and compassionate.
• Genuine passion for supporting others and improving quality of life.
• Full, valid UK driving licence and their own car.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with personal care, meals, medication and companionship.
• Training and ongoing development with funded qualifications (Levels 2–5).

Skills

Kind, reliable and compassionate

Genuine passion for supporting others

Driving licence & own car

Good communication skills

Teamwork & independence

Commitment to person-centred care

Job description

Gracious Care provides high-quality private care across Orpington, Bromley and Beckenham. As an Employee-Owned Trust (EOT), we value our team and are looking for enthusiastic, reliable Care Assistants to join us.

We offer flexible working, with full-time, part-time and guaranteed-hours contracts covering days, evenings, weekends, nights and live-in care.

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

You’ll provide support with personal care, meals, medication and companionship, with full training, paid shadowing and ongoing support to help you gain your Care Certificate.

Applicants

We are particularly interested in applicants living in the local areas of BR1, BR2, BR3, BR4, BR5, BR6 and BR7, including Orpington, Green Street Green, Chelsfield, Crofton, Bromley, Petts Wood, Biggin Hill, Chislehurst, West Wickham and Beckenham.

The ideal candidates will have the following qualities and skills:

• Kind, reliable and compassionate.
• A genuine passion for supporting others and improving quality of life.
• A full, valid UK driving licence and their own car.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care.

What we offer in return:

• Tax‑free mileage at 25p per mile.
• 4 weeks' paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Company pension.
• Refer‑a‑friend bonus of up to £50.
• Career progression with funded qualifications (Levels 2–5).
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development.
• Paid travel time between customer visits.
• Regular field‑based support from our management team.
• Supportive colleagues and smart technology to make your job easier.

Gracious Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DBS checks and references will be obtained for all Healthcare Assistants in line with relevant regulations and safer recruitment practices.