Senior care assistant


Company:	Carepride Ltd
Salary:	£14.50 to £22 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	BS16 1GE
Working pattern:	Field-based
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Sept 2026
Closing date:	2 Oct 2026

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Summary

Community care assistant

Make a Difference Every Day with CarePride

At CarePride, we're looking for caring, reliable, and compassionate individuals to join our growing team supporting people in the Patchway, Downend and Fishponds areas.

This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to help people live independently, safely, and confidently in their own homes and communities while building a rewarding career with a supportive team.

Available Shifts

We are currently recruiting for a mixture of:

7am – 3pm

4pm – 10pm

Flexible working patterns available.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Care Worker, you'll help people maintain their independence and improve their quality of life by:

Supporting with personal care and daily living tasks

Assisting with shopping, meal preparation, and household duties

Helping individuals attend appointments and access their community

Supporting budgeting and money management

Providing companionship and emotional support

Encouraging confidence, independence, and personal development

Working alongside families, carers, and healthcare professionals

Promoting dignity, choice, and wellbeing at all times

Having oncall once a month

Completing care reviews and staff spot checks

What We're Looking For

We're interested in people with the right values and attitude.

You'll be:

Kind, patient, and compassionate

Reliable and trustworthy

A good communicator

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Passionate about helping others

Previous care experience is welcome but not essential – full training is provided.

Why Join CarePride?

We believe in looking after our team so they can provide outstanding support to others.

✔ Competitive pay rates

✔ Full training and ongoing development

✔ Career progression opportunities

✔ Company pension scheme

✔ Sick bonus scheme

✔ Refer-a-Friend bonus

✔ Health & Wellbeing Programme

✔ Supportive management team

✔ Friendly and inclusive working environment

What Our Team Says

"CarePride is the first company where I've truly felt supported and appreciated. Management listens, and the team feels like family."

"Helping someone gain confidence and independence is incredibly rewarding, and at CarePride you really feel like you're making a difference."

"The training was excellent when I started, and I never felt left on my own. There's always someone available if I need support."

Requirements

Right to work in the UK

Driving licence preferred but not essential

Join CarePride and start a career where every day makes a positive difference. Apply today – we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

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