Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; England; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank holidays

Paid mileage

Induction training

Bluebird Academy

Company pension

Uniform & PPE

DBS check

Career development

Job summary

Bluebird Care Isle of Wight is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join our expert team, delivering high-quality, person-centred support in clients' homes across the island. You’ll provide personal care, help with meals, mobility, medication reminders and social companionship, with full induction training and ongoing development through the Bluebird Academy.

Flexible shift patterns, competitive hourly pay up to £14–£28, DBS checks, paid mileage, pension and round-the-clock team support

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Calm, compassionate attitude suitable for care work.
• Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship/VISA transfers).
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to follow care plans; training provided.
• Care experience beneficial but not required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, personalised care tailored to each client’s needs.
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Help with meals, nutrition and preparation.
• Support with medications, prescriptions and safe disposal.
• Carry out light housework and maintain a clean living environment.
• Be a dependable, friendly face for customers you care for.

Skills

Driving licence

Right to Work

Communication skills

Care plans

Care experience beneficial

Job description

• Salary details: £14.00 - £28.00 per hour

£14 - £28 per hour | Expert training | Flexible shift patterns

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 Assistantto 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

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

Competitive rates of pay up to £14 per hour.

£28 per hour on Bank Holidays

Paid mileage

Full induction training and paid shift-shadowing

Company pension

Ongoing training and career development through the Bluebird Academy

Friendly, inclusive team with round-the-clock support

Uniform and PPE provided

Contribution towards DBS check

Length of service recognition

Requirements

• *A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle*
• A kind, compassionate attitude and a calm approach to care
• Full Right to Workin the UK (unfortunately, we cannot provide sponsorship or VISA transfer)
• 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 Isle of Wight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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