Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Guaranteed hours

Full induction and training

Flexible shifts

Uniform & PPE provided

Career development

24/7 support

Health benefits

Job summary

Bluebird Care Cheltenham, Gloucester & Tewkesbury is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support customers in their own homes. You will work independently or in a team, delivering high-quality daily living assistance and building trust with clients.

Key duties include personal care, meal support, light housework, and helping with medications. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are preferred to enable flexible travel between visits.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person's needs.
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Help with meal planning, preparation and nutrition.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Calm approach

Compassionate

Full UK driving licence

Tools

None

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., 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

  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., 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 Cheltenham, Gloucester & Tewkesbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.

• Up to £15.82 per hour
• Guaranteed hours
• 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
• Health benefits package, with free physio, chiropractor, massage, and much more!