Care Assistant

Bluebird Care Durham North; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Induction and training

Flexible shifts

Uniform and PPE provided

Career development

Job summary

Bluebird Care in Aylesbury is looking for a caring Care Assistant to support customers in their own homes, delivering daily living help, personal care and companionship. You’ll work independently or with a supportive team, bringing dignity and confidence to each client.

The role includes full induction and ongoing expert training, with flexible shift patterns and a competitive salary. A driving license and vehicle access are preferred, and full training is provided to develop your skills further.

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 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

Job description

Care Assistant

Location: Aylesbury

Contract type: Care Delivery

£14.50 per hour weekdays, £15.75 weekends | Expert training | Flexible shift patterns

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 Assistant to join our Care 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

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 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
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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.