Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; Oadby and Wigston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Flexitime

On-site parking

Paid travel time

Paid mileage

Uniform and PPE provided

Job summary

Bluebird Care Market Harborough & Oadby is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support customers in their own homes. You will work either independently or as part of a team, providing compassionate daily living assistance and following individual care plans.

Responsibilities include personal care, meal prep, medication support, and light housework. A full UK driving licence is advantageous; full training is provided and ongoing career development is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in care roles is beneficial but not required.
• Good interpersonal skills and empathy are essential.
• Ability to follow care plans and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person's needs
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Help with meal preparation and nutrition
• Support with medication management and safe disposal
• Carry out light housekeeping like tidying, laundry, and cleaning
• Be a dependable, friendly face and follow training and procedures

Skills

Care skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

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, 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 Market Harborough & Oadby is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free or subsidised travel
• On-site parking
• Referral programme 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
• Right to work in the UK without requiring spοnsοrship or vіsa transfer
• Previous experience as a support worker, healthcare assistant, carer or care worker would be beneficial but not 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 healthcare assistant experience is beneficial but not a necessity as full training will be provided £12.85 - £13 per hour
• PAID Travel Time
• PAID Mileage
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• We understand time is precious - so we offer Flexible shift patterns
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support