Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Mileage

Travel Time

Induction and training

Flexible shifts

Uniform & PPE provided

Career development

24/8 support

Job summary

Bluebird Care Folkestone and Dover is seeking a caring Care Assistant to support customers in their own homes. You will provide high-quality, person-centred care, assist with daily living tasks and help maintain independence in familiar surroundings.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required, with flexible shift patterns. We offer paid mileage and travel time, full induction and ongoing expert training, plus career development within a friendly, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient and respectful approach to care.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care in customers’ homes.
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Help with meals, nutrition, and hydration.
• Support with medications and safe disposal of meds.
• Carry out light housework including laundry and cleaning.
• Be a dependable, friendly presence and build positive relationships.
• Follow care plans and document progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy/Compassion

Driving licence

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.
• £13.20- £14.00ph
• Paid Mileage and Travel Time
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Flexible shift patterns
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/8 support

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