Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; Bourne End; Presencial; GBP 19.000 - 21.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Company events

Company pension

Refer a friend scheme

Paid induction training

Resumo da vaga

Bluebird Care Chiltern and Dacorum is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support customers at home, delivering high-quality, compassionate care. You’ll assist with daily living tasks, personal care, meals, and light housekeeping, working independently or as part of a supportive team.

Training is provided, DBS checks will be completed, and shifts include early and late patterns with alternate weekends. A UK driving licence and car are preferred for travel between visits.

Qualificações

• Kind, compassionate attitude and 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 required; full training provided.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s needs.
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Help with meal preparation and nutrition.
• Support with medication and safe disposal.

Conhecimentos

Communication skills

Compassionate nature

Ability to follow care plans

Reliable and punctual

Descrição da vaga

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., As a Care Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:

Key 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, Working hours are between 7am-10pm with shifts patterns of 7am-2pm and 4pm-10pm, which are inclusive of alternate weekends.

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 Chiltern and Dacorum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Due to the nature of the role involving intimate personal care, service users may request a carer of a specific sex. For this reason, this position is open to female applicants only. DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Paid induction training, DBS and shadowing
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support and ongoing career progression- many of our office team started in care
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support
• Annual Paid training
• Refer a friend scheme
• Paid mileage between visits at 35p per mile

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.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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
• Right to work in the UK
• Local to Chiltern and Dacorum districts
• Happy to work alternate weekends
• £14/hour on weekdays & £15/hour on weekends on a 0 hour contract
• Full time hours
• Full UK driving licence + car (business insured)