Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; Oldham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Full induction and training

Flexible shifts

Uniform and PPE provided

Career development

Job summary

Bluebird Care Oldham is seeking empathetic Care Assistants to support customers in their own homes. You will work independently or with a team, providing personal care, meal prep, medication support, and light housework.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are preferred. Training is provided, DBS checks completed, and we offer flexible shifts, uniform and PPE, and ongoing career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in care is helpful but not required; full training provided.
• DBS check and references will be undertaken in line with regulations.
• Excellent pay rates starting at £14ph and mileage allowance.

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 and safe disposal
• Carry out light housework and general cleaning
• Be a dependable, friendly face for customers
• Follow care plans and maintain positive relationships

Skills

Excellent communication

Compassionate

Reliable

Education

No formal degree required

Tools

Full UK driving licence

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

• Excellent pay rates starting at £14ph
• Paid Mileage between connected 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