Home Care Assistant (Weekday evenings, 4pm to 10pm)

<p>Gracious Care is a leading provider of private Care in the Bromley and Beckenham areas. We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable Care Assistants to join our growing team providing a high-quality and much-needed service to vulnerable people in Orpington, Bromley and Beckenham areas</p><p>We understand the importance of work–life balance, which is why we offer flexible working. Tell us the hours you can manage and we’ll do our best to match them. We offer full-time, part-time and guaranteed hour contracts, with opportunities for day shifts, evening and weekend work, night shifts and live-in care.</p><p><span>Our Care Assistants work out in the community providing essential support with everyday tasks such as personal care, meal preparation, medication support and companionship. You’ll receive comprehensive training, paid shadowing and ongoing support while completing the Care Certificate, ensuring you feel confident and valued in your role.</span></p><p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p><p>Kind, dependable healthcare assistants who genuinely care about improving the quality of life for vulnerable adults. You must live in or within reasonable commuting distance of Orpington or Beckenham and be fully committed to delivering high-quality care.</p><p><strong>What are we offering in return:</strong></p><p>· Tax-free mileage at 25p per mile</p><p>· 4 weeks paid annual leave pro rata</p><p>· Company pension</p><p>· Refer-a-friend bonus (up to £50)</p><p>· Career progression with funded qualifications (L2–L5)</p><p>· Comprehensive and ongoing training, supportive team and smart technology making your job easier</p><p>· Travel time paid separately</p><p>· Ongoing training</p><p>· Regular field-based support</p><p><strong>We are particularly interested in hearing from</strong> carers who live in BR3 (Beckenham, West Wickham and BR5 (St Mary Cray, St Paul's Cray, Petts Wood) and BR6 (Orpington, Locksbottom, Farnborough, Chelsfield and surrounding areas).</p><p>Gracious Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p><p>DBS checking and references will be undertaken for all healthcare assistants in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.</p><p>Work Location: In person</p><p><strong>We do not offer any sponsorship</strong></p>

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