Care Worker

Job summary

?? Your Role: Making a Meaningful Difference, Every Day

At Gleamlite Services Limited, we don’t just provide care—we empower lives. We are seeking compassionate, committed Care Workers to deliver outstanding care to individuals across the entire age spectrum—including children, young people, adults, and the elderly.

Your role is to support people in remaining independent within their own homes, helping them achieve personal goals while maintaining their dignity, confidence, and quality of life. You'll work with individuals—not for them—to promote autonomy and self-worth through respectful, consistent care.

?? Key Responsibilities

?? Within the Gleamlite Team:

• Build strong, professional relationships with colleagues
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and positive workplace culture
• Support day-to-day service delivery, adhering to Gleamlite policies, the Care Standards Act, and Health & Safety regulations
• Ensure confidentiality and GDPR compliance at all times
• Communicate changes in care needs, schedules, or concerns to management
• Operate in a cost-effective and legally compliant manner
• Contribute to daily problem-solving and service improvement initiatives

?? Within Care Services:

• Deliver care in line with personalised care plans
• Record daily care activities accurately in logbooks
• Monitor and report any incidents, accidents, or risks promptly
• Promote and protect service user rights and wellbeing
• Encourage rehabilitation, self-care, and confidence-building
• Respect and support diverse cultural, linguistic, and religious needs
• Actively challenge discrimination and promote inclusion

?? Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or willing to work towards it)
• Good literacy and numeracy
• Basic experience in care provision

Desirable:

• Previous work in health or social care
• Understanding of care requirements across different age groups

? Skills & Competencies

Essential:

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Eagerness to learn and grow professionally
• Ability to follow procedures and work independently when needed
• Good judgment and decision-making skills

Desirable:

• Personal or professional care experience
• Ability to write clear and factual reports
• Calm under pressure and adaptable
• Contributes to team improvement and service development

?? Personal Requirements

Essential:

• Good overall health and reliable attendance record
• Professional, tidy appearance
• Flexible and adaptable to short-notice schedule changes
• Team-oriented, with a commitment to continuity of care
• Positive attitude towards learning and service development
• Willingness to participate in standby/on-call rota
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle and business insurance – Driving is essential for this role