Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 18,253 - 25,485; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction and ongoing expert training

Uniform and PPE provided

Regular support and career development

Job summary

Bluebird Care in Mansfield is hiring a dedicated Care Assistant to deliver high-quality care to individuals in their homes. You will assist with personal care, meal prep, and medication management while being a supportive presence in their lives.

This role requires a compassionate attitude and good communication skills. Previous experience in care is beneficial but not necessary, as full training is provided. Join a friendly team and make a real difference in your community.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Kind and compassionate attitude with a calm approach to care.
• Ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality care tailored to each person’s individual needs.
• Assist with personal care including bathing and dressing.
• Support with meal preparation and medication management.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Great communication skills

Ability to follow care plans

Job description

Salary details: £13.25 - £18.50 per hour

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 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
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support

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

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 Mansfield & Ashfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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