Care Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Full induction training

Company pension

Uniform and PPE provided

DBS check and references

Job summary

Bluebird Care Isle of Wight is hiring a Care Assistant to support clients in their own homes. You will deliver person-centered daily living support, with training provided to ensure high-quality care.

The role offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive induction program, with opportunity for career development within Bluebird Care. A driving licence and vehicle are highly preferred to visit clients across the Isle of Wight.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Calm, compassionate attitude towards care delivery.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships.
• Ability to follow care plans and adapt to individual care needs.
• Right to Work in the UK; sponsorship or VISA transfer not available.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, tailored care to individuals in their own homes.
• Assist with personal care such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Support with meals, nutrition, and light housekeeping.
• Help with medications and safe medication disposal.
• Be a dependable, friendly face for customers and work within a team as needed.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Compassionate attitude

Calm approach to care

Great communication skills

Ability to follow care plans

Right to Work in the UK

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 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
• 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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