Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; Great Wyrley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction and ongoing training

Flexible shift patterns

Free uniform and PPE provided

Free DBS

Regular support and career development

Friendly and inclusive team

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Bluebird Care Cannock & Great Wyrley is seeking a caring Care Assistant to support customers at home in the local area. You will work independently or with a team to deliver compassionate, high-quality daily living assistance, ensuring comfort, safety and dignity for every client.

No prior care experience is required as full training is provided; a full UK driving licence is desirable for visiting clients, with ongoing support and career development opportunities within a friendly team.

Qualifications

• No formal care experience required; full training will be provided.
• A valid UK driving licence is desirable for home visits.
• Strong communication and empathy to support customers and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person's individual needs in their home.
• Assist with personal care such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Help with meal preparation, nutrition and feeding where needed.
• Support with medication administration and safe disposal when required.
• Carry out light household tasks like tidying, laundry and cleaning.
• Provide social visits, accompany to appointments or outings.
• Be a dependable, friendly face and build trusting relationships with customers.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Compassionate attitude

Excellent communication

Reliable & punctual

Follow care plans

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
• Social visits and support with appointments or outings
• 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.

Bluebird Care Cannock & Great Wyrley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.

• £14.00-£17.75ph
• Part/Full time hours available
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Flexible shift patterns
• FREE Uniform and PPE provided
• FREE DBS
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Friendly and inclusive team
• Discounts on shopping & eating out with a Blue Light Card (must be applied for)