Job Description
Community Care Assistant - Bradcare
Full Time Hours - Full UK Driving License Required
Would you like to join Bradcare’s dedicated Care Team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people within the local community of Swadlincote?
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 day is different and you help people feel comfortable, respected, and valued in their own homes?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Role Overview
As a Community Care Assistant you role is to provide essential personal care and support, to multiple individuals with a variation of needs, and essentially to help them to maintain independence, dignity, within the comfort of their own homes in and around Swadlincote.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Providing personal care such as washing, dressing, and supporting personal and oral hygiene tasks
* Assisting with daily meal preparation, shopping, and light household tasks
* Offering companionship, conversation, and emotional support
* Prompting or administering medication in line with individual care plans and requirements
* Observing and reporting any changes in wellbeing to the office or on-call team
* Travelling between service users within Swadlincote (fuel allowance provided) - using your own vehicle
* Working full-time hours, including some weekdays and weekends as part of a rota
----------------------------------- Pay Rates
Non-Qualified Carers:
* Weekdays: £12.65 per hour
* Weekends: £13.00 per hour
Qualified Carers (Level 2+):
* Weekdays: £13.10 per hour
* Weekends: £14.00 per hour
(Enhanced rates may apply depending on hours worked)
----------------------------------- What We Offer
* A rewarding full-time position supporting people in their own homes
* Mileage paid at 35p per mile
* £5 per month data allowance
* Full in-house training and induction program in our Swadlincote office
* Shadowing shifts, competencies and support before working independently
* A friendly, and professional team environment
* Consistent hours with a structured rota
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Requirements
* Full UK driving licence
* Access to your own vehicle
* Availability for full-time hours, including rota-based weekends
* A caring, reliable, and compassionate approach
* A 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 meaningful full-time 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 Female Carers Local to Swadlincote