Full-Time Care Assistant – Community Care – Marple
Location: Marple
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Full-time (including mornings, evenings and alternate weekends)
Looking for a Rewarding Full-Time Career?
Bridge Care is currently recruiting Full-Time Community Care Assistants to join our friendly and supportive team.
This role is ideal for someone looking for a permanent, full-time position where no two days are the same. You'll make a real difference by supporting people to remain independent in their own homes while becoming part of a well-established, family-run care provider.
Working Pattern
To provide continuity of care for our clients, successful applicants must be available to work:
- Morning shifts from 8:00am
- At least two tea/evening shifts per week (typically 4:00pm – 10:00pm)
- Alternate weekends (this is an essential requirement of the role)
Please only apply if you are able to commit to this working pattern.
Salary
- £13.70 per hour (8:00am – 6:00pm)
- £13.95 per hour (After 6:00pm and weekends)
- £14.20 per hour for support work
- Double pay on Bank Holidays
About Bridge Care
Bridge Care is a well-established, family-run domiciliary care provider delivering high-quality, person-centred care throughout the local community. We are proud that many of our employees have remained with us for many years, reflecting our supportive culture and commitment to both our staff and the people we care for.
Important – Right to Work
Bridge Care is not licensed to sponsor Skilled Worker visas for this position.
Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship now or at any stage during their employment.
To be eligible for this role, applicants must already have the unrestricted legal right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.
The Role
As a Care Assistant, you'll visit clients in their own homes and provide compassionate, person-centred care that enables them to live safely and independently.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing personal care with dignity and respect
- Assisting with daily living activities
- Supporting with medication following training
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Preparing meals and assisting with light household duties
- Promoting independence and wellbeing
- Maintaining accurate care records
- Following safeguarding procedures and Health & Safety policies
What We're Looking For
- A caring, compassionate and reliable individual
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle, as travelling between clients is essential
- Availability to work mornings from 8:00am
- Availability to work at least two evening shifts each week
- Availability to work alternate weekends (essential)
- Good communication skills
- Previous care experience is welcomed but not essential, as full paid training and ongoing support will be provided
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay
- Double pay on Bank Holidays
- Blue Light Card
- Refer a Friend Bonus
- Monthly Employee Recognition Tombola
- Paid induction and comprehensive training
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Supportive management team
- Friendly, family-run organisation
- Opportunities for career progression
At Bridge Care, we're proud that many of our team members have been with us for over 25 years. We believe in recognising hard work, supporting our employees and creating a positive workplace where people enjoy coming to work.
If you're committed to delivering outstanding care and are looking for a stable, rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you.
Application Questions
- Do you hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle for work?
- Are you able to work mornings from 8:00am?
- Can you work at least two tea/evening shifts each week?
- Are you able to commit to working alternate weekends?
Pay: £13.70-£14.20 per hour
Work Location: In person
