Care Assistant

Carebase; Thames View (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension

Refer a Friend bonus up to £1000

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and Career Development

Job summary

Bridge House Care Home in Thames View is seeking a Care Assistant to provide personal care to our residents, assisting with bathing, eating, mobility and daily activities in a warm, supportive environment. You will follow electronic care plans, assist with medications as prescribed, and help maintain a clean, safe home.

We value compassion, reliability, and teamwork, with training provided. Join a friendly team dedicated to residents' comfort and happiness, with flexible shifts and opportunities

Qualifications

• Provide personal care to residents as part of a supportive team.
• Follow electronic care plans and administer medications as prescribed.
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming home environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents, including bathing, eating, mobility and daily activities.
• Follow electronic care plans and administer prescribed medications with accurate records.
• Help maintain a safe, hygienic and well-presented home for residents.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Contract Details Permanent Full time contract, 44 - 48 hours per week, Weekdays and alternate weekend shifts

Salary £13.50 per hour

Job Reference Ref/62/1416

Contract Type Full Time

Contract Details Permanent Full time contract, 44 - 48 hours per week, Weekdays and alternate weekend shifts

Salary £13.50 per hour

Working Hours 44 - 48 hours per week, Weekdays and alternate weekend shifts

Location Thames View

Closing Date 02/10/2026

Home Bridge House

Benefits of joining our team

• £13.50 per hour
• Full time role - 44 to 48 hours per week
• Weekday and alternate weekend shifts
• Enhanced pay on bank holidays
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays)
• Pension
• Staff recognition schemes
• Refer a Friend bonus of up to £1000
• Cycle to work scheme
• I have an idea £50 gift card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive Training and Career Development
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Dedicated mental health champions

Becoming a Superhero

Why join us?

We’re proud of our happy home and are dedicated to creating a place where everyone enjoys coming to work each day.

As well being part of a lively and supportive team, we are surrounded by fascinating residents who also bring so much to our lives every day too.

About The Role As our Care Assistant, you’ll provide personal care to our residents, supporting them with bathing, eating, visiting the bathroom, and also getting around and enjoying our lovely home. Your warm, supportive, and caring nature will help you build meaningful relationships with our residents and you will get to know everything about their likes and dislikes as well as their needs. Here’s some other important things you need to know:

• You’ll follow electronic care plans for each resident and administer medication as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records for both.
• You must be alert at all times to our residents’ physical and mental well being
• You will help maintain our high standards ensuring our residents’ home is always clean and safe

The Ideal Candidate

Exceptional people make an exceptional care home We're looking for people who have a caring nature and want to work as part of an amazing team, surrounded by kindness and fun! For most of the roles in our vibrant care home, you don’t need specific qualifications or experience to be successful as full training is provided.

What we do look for are individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about people’s comfort and happiness and want to make a positive difference to the lives of our treasured residents and team members.

About Us And Our Home Caring for Our Mental Health – Together At Bridge House Care Home, we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best care. That’s why we’ve signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment – developed by experts with six essential standards that help us to create a home where everyone feels safe, valued, and able to thrive.

From trained Mental Health Champions to our online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space, we make sure our people have the tools, time, and support they need – because your wellbeing matters here and when we take care of our minds, we can take care of each other and our residents even better