Care Assistant

Bluebird Care Durham North; Newark and Sherwood; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous rates of pay from £13.55 to £

Paid travel time and mileage

Full induction and ongoing expert训练

Flexible shift patterns

Uniform and PPE provided

Regular support and ongoing career dev

Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7

Job summary

Bluebird Care Newark & Sherwood is seeking a caring and dedicated Care Assistant to join our expert team and help us set the standard. You’ll support customers in their own homes, delivering high-quality daily living assistance with dignity.

We offer generous hourly rates from £13.55 to £28.10, paid travel time and mileage, full induction and ongoing training, flexible shifts, uniform and PPE, and 24/7 support from a friendly team.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
• 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.
• Please note we do not offer sponsorship.

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

Skills

Communication skills

Calm and compassionate

Follow care plans

Job description

• Salary details: £13.55 - £28.10 per hour

• Location: Newark & Sherwood
• Contract type: Care Delivery
• Salary details: £13.55 - £28.10 per hour

Care Assistant

Location: Newark & Sherwood & surrounding villages

Generous rates of pay from £13.55 per hour to £28.10 (bank holidays) plus paid travel time and mileage | 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 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 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

• 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

Benefits

• Generous rates of pay from £13.55 per hour to £28.10 (bank holiday rate)
• Paid travel time £12.71 (between visits) plus mileage 35p per mile
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Flexible shift patterns
• 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 is essential*
• 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
• Please note we do not offer sponsorship*

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 Newark & Sherwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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