Care Assistant

Bluebird Care Durham North; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction and training

Flexible shift patterns

Uniform & PPE provided

Career development

24/7 support

YuLife EAP & Benefit Scheme

28 days paid holiday

Job summary

Bluebird Care Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea is seeking a caring and dedicated Care Assistant to join our team. You will support customers in their own homes, delivering high-quality daily living assistance and promoting independence.

Full training is provided, flexible shifts, uniform and PPE, and access to 24/7 support. Our Equal Opportunity Employer policy is in place and DBS checks will be carried out in line with government regulations.

Qualifications

• 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

Job Details

• Salary: £14.20 - £14.82 per hour
• Location: Bluebird Care Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea
• Contract type: Care Delivery

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 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

• Full paid 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
• YuLife EAP & Benefit Scheme
• 28 days paid holiday a year

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

Bluebird Care Westminster, Kensington & Chelsea is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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