Care Assistant jobs
If you are the kind of person who wants to bring joy and purpose into elderly people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
As a salaried in-home elderly Care Assistant, you will visit your clients in their own homes to provide care and companionship. Our visits of two hours or more means that you are there for those little moments, like reading the papers, crafting, baking or drinking tea in the garden, ultimately building and nurturing relationships that will last for life.
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Care Assistant job description
As a Bright Care at-home Care Assistant, you will work in a small team and look after regular clients. Our visits are always two-hours or longer and during this time, your role will include:
- Assisting with personal care.
- Helping with light housekeeping, such as cleaning, laundry, and cooking.
- Going on outings (food shopping, social events, appointments).
- Providing ongoing companionship.
- Assisting with medications or picking up prescriptions.
- Writing daily reports.
Full Care Assistant job description and downloadable PDF.
If you would like to know more, read Naomi’s story about her experience as a Care Assistant. Or read what Brenda’s typical working day looks like.
Responsibilities
As a Bright Care carer, you will provide care and companionship for our elderly clients in the comfort of their own home. Some of your duties will involve:
Providing friendly companionship.
Assisting clients with personal care.
Helping with light housekeeping.
Assisting with outings.
Supporting clients with taking medication.
Assisting clients with walking, mobility, and light exercise.
Planning and preparing meals.
Writing updates in the communication book after each visit.
Monitoring and paying attention to the overall welfare of clients and reporting any changes or concerns to the office.
Forming positive relationships with family members and friends who also have an input into the daily life of your clients.
During sleepover packages, you will be required to assist clients throughout the night.
What we look for in our care workers
- People who bring out the best in others.
- Empathy and patience.
- Commitment and reliability.
- Good verbal and written communication.
- Proof of right to work in the UK.
- To pass the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) or the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
- A driving licence and car are essential.
Our Branch Managers Natalie and Laura share what they look for when recruiting Care Assistants.
Being part of the team involves other benefits too:
First-class training and ongoing development, delivered by our Bright Care Training Academy.
A contract with a guaranteed working pattern agreed in advance with your Care Manager.
Good work-life balance. You can choose not to do extra shifts on your weeks off.
All mileage paid, as well as covered public transport cost.
A contribution of up to £100 towards travel between Scotland and England if required.
Accrued paid holidays.
Find out more
To find out more about our jobs in care please click here or contact our recruitment team on 0330 024 1431.
