Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & training

Flexible shifts

Uniform & PPE

Career development

24/7 support

Job summary

Bluebird Care Nottingham is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support customers in their own homes in Nottingham. You’ll assist with personal care, meals, and light housework, following care plans and maintaining high-quality, respectful care.

A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle is essential, and comprehensive training is provided. Generous hourly pay, equitable travel time, mileage, induction, and ongoing development are offered, with flexible shifts to suit your schedule

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building.
• Care experience helpful but not required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s needs.
• Assist with personal care, meals, and light housekeeping.
• Support with medication and safe disposal.
• Be a friendly, dependable presence for customers.
• Follow care plans with training provided.

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

Communication skills

Compassionate attitude

Team player

Care experience beneficial

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 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
• 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 £13.30 per hour to £27.60 (bank holidays)
• Paid travel time £12.71 (between visits)
• Mileage paid at 35p a 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