Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; Congleton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly wage £13.50

Full induction and ongoing expert/role

Flexible shift patterns

Uniform and PPE provided

Regular support and career development

Health & wellbeing programme

Job summary

Bluebird Care Cheshire East is seeking a caring and dedicated Care Assistant to join our home care team. You will help clients live independently at home, providing high-quality support with daily living tasks and building trusted relationships.

Responsibilities include personal care, meal prep, medication support, and light housekeeping. Full training will be provided; driving flexibility aids client coverage.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not required; full training will be provided
• Excellent communication and compassionate approach

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care in clients' homes
• Assist with personal care including bathing, dressing and grooming
• Help with meal preparation and nutrition
• Support with medication and safe disposal
• Carry out light housework and household tasks
• Be a dependable, friendly presence for clients

Job description

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

• £13.50 per hour, travel time paid at the same rate 33p per mile
• 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
• Company events
• Health & wellbeing programme

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

Bluebird Care Cheshire East is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.

Work Location

In person