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Ref no:
294174
Published:
02/09/2022
Closes:
30/09/2022
Location:
Edinburgh, EH1
Rate:
£910 per week
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time, Part Time
Hours:
40 hours per week

Make a difference to elderly people’s lives by bringing joy and purpose as part of the UK's No.1 Best Care Company To Work For in 2021.

Whether you're new to care or you're an experienced carer, we would be delighted to hear from you. It's your character we care about, and our Bright Care Academy will cover everything you need to know.

**Please note that we are not currently recruiting from overseas**

Why Be Part Of Bright Care

  • Paid, first-class training and ongoing development delivered by our Bright Care Academy.
  • Full support from our office-based care team every step of the way, as we’re not an agency.
  • A dedicated Care Manager to support you and help you thrive in your role.
  • Coverage of key regulatory costs such as your DBS and Care Certificate (England), or PVG (Scotland).
  • Mileage paid at 30p per mile, and public transport costs are covered when applicable.
  • A contribution of £100 for a return flight, if required.
  • Paid holidays and pension scheme.
  • Full and bespoke Bright Care uniform and PPE kit are provided.
  • £400 Refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
  • Funding support for SVQ qualifications.
  • Wellbeing support from our specialist in-house coach.
  • Annual staff recognition awards to celebrate our carers and the amazing work that they do.

Your Role As A Live-in Carer

As a live-in carer, you are there for all those little moments as you live side-by-side with your clients in their homes to provide personal care and companionship. You’ll have a contract with a guaranteed working pattern with your matched regular client/s. You’ll be able to choose from the following working patterns (inclusive of a 2-hour daily break):

  • 1 week on/1 week off
  • 2 weeks on/2 weeks off

There are always opportunities for progression, and we will review and upgrade your salary on a yearly basis, depending on performance.

What We Seek In Bright Carers

  • Kind, joyful and determined individuals, who love to bring out the best in others.
  • Empathy and patience to support older people lead fulfilling lives.
  • Commitment, reliability and a mature and proactive approach to situations that comes from life experience.
  • A driving licence and car are hugely beneficial.
  • Good verbal and written communication in English.
  • Proof of right to work in the UK. (We are not currently recruiting from overseas)
  • To pass the DBS/PVG check.

We are proud to be an employer of choice, being named the UK’s No.1 Best Care Company To Work For in 2021.

Ready To Join Our Award-Winning Team?

Apply now to start a rewarding care work journey with Bright Care.