Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; Oakham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shift patterns

Uniform and PPE provided

Mobile phone allowance

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Full induction and ongoing training

Job summary

Bluebird Care Stamford & Rutland is seeking a caring and dedicated Care Expert to join our team and help us set the standard. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

You'll support customers in all aspects of daily living, working independently or as part of a supportive team, delivering high-quality care with compassion. We provide full induction and ongoing training, with flexible shift patterns to suit your life.

Qualifications

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person's individual needs.
• Assist with personal care, meal prep, and nutrition.
• Support with medication, prescriptions and safe disposal.
• Carry out light housework like tidying, laundry and general cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Be a dependable friendly, familiar face for all the customers you care for.
• Follow care plans and reporting.
• Support customers with daily living tasks and mobility as needed.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Compassionate

Care experience

Teamwork

Job description

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required. 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 Expert 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.

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

• £13.30 - £19.95
• 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
• Mobile phone Allowance
• 28 days holiday (pro rata)