Job Description
Community Care Assistant – Bradcare
Flexible 'bank' shifts
Based in Swadlincote
Would you like to join Bradcare’s dedicated Care Team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people in your local community?
Do you have a caring nature, a full UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle, and a genuine passion for supporting others?
Do you enjoy a role where every shift is different, helping people feel comfortable, respected, and valued in their own homes?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
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Job Role Overview
As a Flexible Bank Care Assistant, your role is to provide essential personal care and support to individuals across a variety of shifts, helping them maintain independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes.
Key Responsibilities
* Providing personal care such as washing, dressing, and supporting personal hygiene
* Assisting with meals, drinks, and light household tasks
* Offering companionship, reassurance, and emotional support
* Prompting or administering medication in line with individual care plans
* Observing and reporting any changes in wellbeing to the office or on-call team
* Travelling between service users within Swadlincote (fuel allowance provided)
* Working flexible bank shifts, including weekdays and weekends, as needed
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Pay Rates
Non-Qualified Carers:
* Weekdays: £14.18 per hour
* Weekends: £14.57 per hour
Qualified Carers (Level 2+):
* Weekdays: £14.68 per hour
* Weekends: £15.69 per hour
(Enhanced rates may apply depending on hours worked)
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What We Offer
* Flexible bank shifts to fit around your availability
* Mileage paid at 35p per mile
* £5 per month data allowance
* Full in-house training and induction program at our Swadlincote office
* Shadowing shifts, competency support, and guidance before working independently
* A friendly, supportive, and professional team environment
* Opportunity to gain experience across a variety of shifts and service users
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Requirements
* Full UK driving licence
* Access to your own vehicle
* Availability for flexible shifts, including weekdays and weekends
* Caring, reliable, and compassionate nature
* Positive attitude and willingness to learn
* Previous care experience is welcome but not essential – full training provided
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How to Apply
If you’re looking for a flexible, rewarding role and want to help people live comfortably and independently, we’d be pleased to hear from you.
Apply online:
Call: 01283 551187 (Ask for Recruitment)
Email: Careers@bradcare.co.uk
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with CQC and safeguarding requirements.
Requirements
Full UK Driving licence Access to own vehicle