Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Uniform & PPE

Induction & training

Paid travel time

Career development

24/7 support

Job summary

Bluebird Care Nottingham is looking for a dedicated Care Assistant to help customers stay comfortable at home. You will provide high-quality personal care, assist with daily activities and meals, and ensure safe, clean living environments in a supportive team setting.

We offer full induction and ongoing expert training, flexible shift patterns, and generous pay. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are preferred to reach clients across Nottingham.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with customers and families.
• Full UK driving licence preferred and access to a vehicle.
• Empathetic, patient and reliable approach to care.
• Previous care experience is beneficial but training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Support with meal preparation, nutrition and daily activities.
• Help with medication safety and safe disposal where needed.
• Carry out light housework and maintain a clean, safe home environment.
• Be a friendly, dependable presence and build positive relationships with customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Driving licence

Empathy & compassion

Teamwork

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
• 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 Nottingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.

Generous rates of pay from £13 per hour to £27 plus paid travel time | Expert training | Flexible shift patterns Bluebird Care - Where you change lives,

Benefits

• Generous rates of pay from £13 per hour to £27
• Paid travel time £12.71 (between visits)
• 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