LATEST JOBS

CARE WORKER (CUMBRIA)

Care You Trust. Quality You Deserve. Join the Gleamlite Team.

Position: Care Worker
Setting: Community-Based Care (Client’s Home)
Location: Cumbria (Potential relocation within the UK may apply with a minimum of 4 weeks’ notice)
Reference: GLS-00011
Posted: 13th Aug 2025
Closing Date: Ongoing
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

💼 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

SENIOR CARER (CUMBRIA)

Care You Trust. Quality You Deserve. Join the Gleamlite Team.

Position: Senior Carer
Setting: Community-Based Care (Client’s Home)
Location: Cumbria (Potential relocation within the UK may apply with a minimum of 4 weeks’ notice)
Reference: GLS-00012
Posted: 13th Aug 2025
Closing Date: Ongoing
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

💼 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, and experienced Senior Carers to deliver outstanding care while providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to our care teams.

You will work with people of all ages—including children, young people, adults, and older persons—supporting them to remain independent in their own homes, achieve personal goals, and maintain dignity, confidence, and quality of life.

As a Senior Carer, you will work with individuals, not for them, promoting autonomy, self-worth, and wellbeing through respectful, consistent care, while also leading by example and inspiring others to deliver the highest standards.

Key Purpose of the Role

Provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to care staff.
Deliver high-quality care in line with best practice, legislation, and organisational policy.
Maintain compliance with CQC Key Lines of Enquiry (Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-led).
Support the efficient and effective running of the service.
Maintain and develop personal skills through training and continuous professional development.

Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team Support

Lead by example and act as a role model and mentor to colleagues.
Supervise and support staff to deliver safe, person-centred care.
Organise and conduct staff supervisions, appraisals, and competency checks.
Support new staff through induction, shadowing, and training.
Deliver or coordinate refresher training and contribute to staff development plans.

Care Delivery

Place service users at the heart of care planning and delivery.
Provide care in line with personalised care plans, respecting individual needs.
Encourage rehabilitation, self-care, and independence.
Respect and support diverse cultural, linguistic, and religious needs.
Actively challenge discrimination and promote inclusion.

Safeguarding & Compliance

Act as a safeguarding champion, identifying and reporting concerns promptly.
Participate in audits, spot checks, and quality reviews to ensure compliance.
Maintain GDPR-compliant, accurate, and timely records.
Adhere to CQC requirements and organisational policies at all times.

Operational & Digital Systems

Use digital care systems (e.g. Birdie, GP Connect, Sage HR) for accurate record keeping.
Complete assessments, care plan updates, and audits using digital tools.
Dispense and record medication in accordance with policy and training.
Communicate changes in care needs, incidents, or risks promptly to management.
Greet visitors and provide tours for prospective clients and families.

Collaboration & Communication

Build positive relationships with service users, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
Recognise and respond to the need for alternative communication methods.
Work cooperatively with colleagues to maximise opportunities for service users.

On-Call & Emergency Response

Participate in an agreed on-call rota, providing out-of-hours support.
Respond promptly to urgent care needs, incidents, or staffing issues.
Manage medical emergencies in line with training and care protocols, liaising with healthcare professionals when required.

Qualifications & ExperienceEssential:

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
Proven experience in a senior or supervisory care role.
Excellent literacy, numeracy, and English communication skills (written & verbal).
Understanding of care needs across different age groups.
Supervisory or management qualification.

Desirable:

Previous leadership experience in health or social care.
Knowledge of CQC regulations and inspection requirements.

Skills & CompetenciesEssential:

Strong leadership and team motivation skills.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Sound judgment and decision-making skills in complex situations.
Ability to write clear, accurate, and factual reports.
Proficiency in completing assessments and audits.

Desirable:

Conflict resolution skills.
Ability to contribute to service improvement and innovation.

Personal Requirements

Good overall health and reliable attendance.
Professional and tidy appearance.
Flexible and adaptable to changing schedules.
Commitment to teamwork, staff development, and continuity of care.
Positive attitude towards learning and quality improvement.
Willingness to participate in a standby/on-call rota.
Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle and business insurance (driving is essential for this role).

Professional Development

Attend all statutory training and additional courses as directed by management.
Engage in reflective practice to continuously improve performance.
Hold NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and be willing—or already working towards—a higher qualification above Level 3 to support career progression.

Why Work for Gleamlite Services Limited?

Competitive pay rates with opportunities for advancement.
Fully funded training, including higher qualifications above Level 3.
Supportive management with an open-door policy.
Modern digital care systems to reduce paperwork and support efficient care delivery.
Recognition schemes and staff appreciation initiatives.
A workplace culture built on respect, inclusion, and professional growth.

SUPPORT WORKER (RETFORD, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE)

Care You Trust. Quality You Deserve. Join the Gleamlite Team.

Position: Support Worker / Care Assistant
Setting: Community-Based Care (Client’s Home)
Location: Retford, Nottinghamshire (Potential relocation within the UK may apply with a minimum of 4 weeks’ notice)
Reference: GLS-00010
Posted: 5th Apr 2025
Closing Date: Ongoing
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience

💼 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 Support Workers / Care Assistants to deliver outstanding care to individuals across the entire age spectrum—including children, young people, adults, and the elderly.

📝 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

CLOSED JOBS

SENIOR HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT

Job Title: Senior Healthcare Assistant

Job Setting: Clients Home

Job ID: GLS-00001

Date Posted: 18 Jan 2023

Closing Date: 26 Feb 2023

Job Title: Senior Healthcare Assistant

Job Setting: Clients Home

Job ID: GLS-00004

Date Posted: 14 August 2023

Closing Date: 26 Nov 2023