Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; Cannock Chase; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform & PPE

Free DBS

Career development

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Bluebird Care Cannock & Great Wyrley is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support clients in their homes across Cannock and Great Wyrley. You will help with daily living activities, promote independence, and deliver compassionate care in a supportive team environment.

The role offers full and part-time hours, a thorough induction, and opportunities for career development. You will receive training, a uniform, PPE, and DBS checks in line with government guidance.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Kind, compassionate attitude with a calm approach to care.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Ability to follow care plans.
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s needs.
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Help with meal prep and nutrition.
• Support with medication and prescriptions.
• Carry out light housework and general cleaning.
• Social visits and support with appointments or outings.
• Be a dependable, friendly presence for customers.
• Full induction and ongoing training.
• Free uniform and PPE provided.
• Free DBS.
• Regular support and ongoing career development.
• Discounts on shopping and eating out with a Blue Light Card.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Compassionate attitude

Excellent communication

Ability to follow care plans

Job description

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Care Assistant - Cannock and Great Wyrley

Job Reference bluebirdcare/TP/1734/2481

Number of Positions:

10

Contract Type:

Full Time / Part Time

£14.00 - £17.75 per hour, with mileage & travel time paid

Location:

Closing Date:

30/09/2026

Job Category:

Care Delivery

Job Introduction

Care Assistant

Location: Cannock & Great Wyrley

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 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
• Social visits and support with appointments or outings
• Be a dependable friendly, familiar face for all the customers you care for
• Part/Full time hours available
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• FREE Uniform and PPE provided
• FREE DBS
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Friendly and inclusive team
• Discounts on shopping & eating out with a Blue Light Card (must be applied for)

Requirements

• *A full UK driving licence 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 Cannock & Great Wyrley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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