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Full-Time Community Care Assistant

Female Applicants Only Full UK Driving Licence Essential

Empowering Lives Through Compassionate Care

Founded in 2005 Bradcare has proudly supported individuals and families across South Derbyshire for over 20 years. Our mission is simple: to help people live independently safely and comfortably in the place they cherish most their own home.

We are currently recruiting caring reliable and committed individuals to join our growing team as Full-Time Community Care Assistants.

Due to the nature of the intimate personal care provided this position is open to female applicants only in accordance with the genuine occupational requirement provisions of the Equality Act 2010.

About the Role

As a Community Care Assistant you will provide high-quality person-centred care to individuals within their own homes. Every visit is an opportunity to make a real difference helping people remain independent whilst receiving the support they need with dignity and respect.

You will work as part of a supportive professional team delivering care tailored to each individuals needs preferences and lifestyle.

This is a full-time position offering a regular and varied schedule across a range of care visits including:

• Morning shifts
  
• Lunchtime shifts
  
• Tea-time and evening shifts
  
• Weekend working as part of the care rota weekend on weekend off basis
  
• Emergency cover where required
  
• Additional hours where available
  

Where possible care rounds are allocated geographically to minimise travel time and support a positive work-life balance.

Areas We Cover

We currently provide care services throughout:

• Swadlincote
  
• Linton
  
• Overseal
  
• Woodville
  
• Newhall
  
• Midway
  
• Church Gresley
  
• Castle Gresley
  
• Hartshorne
  

As Bradcare continues to grow opportunities may become available across additional areas within South Derbyshire and neighbouring communities.

Key Responsibilities

As a Community Care Assistant your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personal care including washing dressing grooming and toileting
  
• Supporting mobility transfers and safe movement around the home
  
• Assisting with medication administration in accordance with training and company procedures
  
• Preparing meals and supporting nutrition and hydration
  
• Providing companionship and meaningful social interaction
  
• Supporting individuals living with dementia and other complex care needs
  
• Carrying out light housekeeping and domestic duties
  
• Maintaining accurate electronic care records in accordance with GDPR requirements
  
• Reporting safeguarding concerns or changes in wellbeing promptly
  
• Delivering care in line with individual care plans and Bradcares quality standards
  
• Promoting independence dignity choice and respect at all times
  

Why Join Bradcare

At Bradcare we believe our care team is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to supporting our employees recognising their hard work and providing opportunities to develop rewarding careers within health and social care.

We offer:

• Competitive hourly rates of pay
  
• Paid mileage
  
• Refer a Friend Scheme
  
• Full-time hours
  
• Blue Light Card membership
  
• Fully paid induction training
  
• Flexible working opportunities
  
• Fully funded professional qualifications in Health & Social Care
  
• Clear opportunities for career progression
  

Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A Full UK driving licence (essential)
  
• Access to a reliable vehicle
  
• Female applicants only due to the genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010
  
• Right to work in the UK
  
• Availability to work a mixture of mornings lunchtimes evenings and weekends depending on service requirements
  
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
  
• A compassionate dependable and professional approach
  
• A genuine passion for helping people live independently and with dignity
  

Previous care experience is welcomed but not essential.

If you are new to care full training ongoing support and mentoring will be provided. We recruit for values compassion and commitment as much as experience.

Please note: Bradcare is unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position.

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Start a career where every day makes a difference.

If you are compassionate reliable and passionate about supporting people to live independently in their own homes we would love to hear from you.