Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE provided

Full induction and training

Career development and 24/7 support

Job summary

Bluebird Care is seeking a Care Assistant in Aylesbury to support clients in their own homes, delivering person-centred care with empathy and professionalism. You will work as part of a supportive team and have access to training and ongoing development. DBS checks and references are aligned with government guidelines.

The role offers induction, PPE, and opportunities to grow within the Bluebird Care Aylesbury family. A full UK driving license and a caring attitude are essential to join the team.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
• A kind, compassionate attitude and a calm approach to care.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s needs.
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Support with meals and nutrition.
• Help with medication administration and safe disposal.
• Carry out light housework and devotions to cleanliness.

Skills

UK driving license

Compassionate attitude

Communication skills

Care plan following

Job description

Bluebird Care – Where you change lives
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 Assistantto join ourCare Expert Team and help us set the standard.
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.

Responsibilities

As a Care Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:

• 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
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support
• ADD MORE IF REQUIRED

Requirements

• *A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle*
• A kind, compassionate attitude and a calm approach to care
• 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

If you care deeply, Bluebird Care makes sure you have the time you need to do what you do best, the training so you can keep doing it better and the rewards that delivering such high-quality care deserves.

Bluebird Care Aylesbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.