Care Assistant Scottish Borders

Healthcare & Medical
Roxburghshire
May 16, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Care Assistant

As a Care Assistant, you will support clients in their homes to provide personal care and companionship. Your role will be centred around building relationships as a foundation to assist with practical tasks such as housework, preparation of meals and daily personal care, helping clients continue living independently.

What we look for in Bright Care Assistants

  • Kind, joyful, and determined individuals who bring out the best in others.
  • Empathy and patience to support older people in leading fulfilling lives.
  • Commitment, reliability and a mature proactive approach to situations derived from life experience.
  • Good verbal and written communication in English.
  • A driving licence and a car.
  • Proof of right to work in the United Kingdom.
  • Ability to pass the DBS/PVG check.

Benefits

  • Contract options: hourly or salaried, directly employed by Bright Care.
  • A regular schedule with visits of at least two hours and a thorough matching process to foster long term, meaningful relationships.
  • Paid, first class training and ongoing development provided by Bright Care Academy.
  • A dedicated Care Manager to support and help you thrive in your role.
  • Mentoring and development available for those interested in management roles.
  • Coverage of key regulatory costs such as DBS (England) or PVG (Scotland).
  • Paid holidays and a pension scheme.
  • Full and bespoke Bright Care uniform and PPE kit provided.
  • Annual staff recognition awards celebrating your work.

Please note that we are not currently recruiting from overseas and cannot offer visa sponsorship.

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