Care That Goes Beyond a Task
Making a difference means more than just providing care, it’s about bringing comfort, companionship and dignity to people’s lives. It’s being there to offer a reassuring smile, a listening ear and a helping hand when it’s needed most. As a Care Assistant, you’ll support individuals with daily tasks, encourage independence and create meaningful connections that truly impact their well‑being. Your kindness can turn everyday moments into something special, helping people live with dignity and joy.
Responsibilities
Personal care is an essential part of being a Care Assistant, ensuring that those you support can maintain their dignity at all times. This includes helping with things like washing, dressing, bathroom visits and always respecting personal choices and preferences. For example, you might support someone in getting ready for the day by helping them dress and ensuring they feel comfortable and confident in the outfit they have chosen to wear. While these responsibilities may feel personal, they are crucial in providing compassionate and respectful care, you empower individuals to live as independently as possible while feeling valued and supported.
Benefits
* Paid breaks
* Complementary meals
* Select Bank Holidays Qualify for Enhanced Pay
* Young workers (18+) are paid the same as those aged 25+
* Blue Light card eligibility (access to discounts at hundreds of high street & online retailers)
* Free DBS
* Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus voucher scheme – £50 each
* Full-time, part-time and bank hours offered
* Automatic enrolment on to our pension scheme
* CPD accredited training programme delivered by the home’s Care Academy
* NVQ part funded support
* 12 weeks induction programme with support from an assigned Mentor
* Career opportunities
* A 24/7 specialist welfare help line for guidance & support
Career Progression
At Gibraltar, your career begins with our Care Academy and a comprehensive 12‑week induction programme. No formal care experience or qualifications are needed, just empathy, a willingness to learn and a commitment to supporting others. From day one, you’ll be guided by mentors and a supportive team, building the skills and confidence to deliver compassionate, person‑centred care.
We believe that when our team grows, so does the quality of care we provide. Many of our team take on new responsibilities within their first year, in 2023, 1 in 5 achieved promotion across the Evolve Care Group. Our goal for 2026 is to maintain this level of progression, helping everyone develop new skills, gain qualifications, and take the next step in their career. At Gibraltar, progression isn’t about titles, it’s about growth, opportunity, and recognition.
Next Steps
Contact us to learn more about daily life in our home as a Care Assistant and take the first step towards a rewarding career in care. Together, we can positively impact the lives of those who need care and support, helping them live with dignity and purpose. At Gibraltar Nursing Home, we encourage a continuation of life — supporting individuals to be as independent as they can be.
Our interview process gives you the opportunity to make sure Gibraltar Nursing Home is the right place for you. We’ll start by talking you through the basics over the phone, followed by an online interview.
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