Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30p per mile paid

Full induction and ongoing expert训练

Flexible shift patterns

Uniform and PPE provided

Regular support and ongoing career发展

Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 sup

Free DBS

£300 recommend a friend scheme

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Bluebird Care Cheshire Trafford is looking for a dedicated Care Assistant to support customers in their homes, delivering compassionate daily living assistance in a supportive team. The role involves personal care, meal prep, medication support, and light housekeeping, with a focus on dignity and independence.

Full driving licence with access to a vehicle is required; previous care experience helps but is not mandatory as comprehensive training is provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Compassionate, patient and respectful approach to clients.
• Willingness to work as part of a team and follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person's individual needs.
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Help with meal prepping, preparation and nutrition.
• Support with medication, prescriptions and safe disposal.
• Carry out light housework like tidying, laundry and general cleaning.
• Be a dependable friendly, familiar face for all the customers you care for.
• Great communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Ability to follow care plans.
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not a necessity as full training will be provided.

Skills

Excellent communication

Compassionate care

Team player

Ability to follow care plans

Reliability

Job description

Our customers should feel comfortable in their own homes, and we help them do exactly that. You'll be supporting people in all aspects of daily living, working independently or as part of a team who that is supportive every step of the way. This isn't just a job, this is a chance to bring purpose and dignity to someone's life. If you're ready to take on a new challenge, supporting our customers with the best quality care, then this is where you belong.

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person's individual needs
• Assist with personal care (e.g. bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Help with meal prepping, preparation and nutrition
• Support with medication, prescriptions and safe disposal
• Carry out light housework like tidying, laundry and general cleaning
• Be a dependable friendly, familiar face for all the customers you care for
• Great communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Ability to follow care plans
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not a necessity as full training will be provided
• Full Driving Licence and access to own vehicle
• A kind, compassionate attitude and a calm approach to care

We're the best at what we do and it's all thanks to talented people like you. As the leading Home Care provider, we take pride in our work - and we're looking for a caring and dedicated Care Assistant to join our Care Expert Team and help us set the standard.

Bluebird Care Cheshire Trafford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.

• £14.00 - £28.00 per hour
• 30p per mile paid
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Flexible shift patterns
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support
• Free DBS
• £300 recommend a friend scheme
• Long Service Awards