Care Assistant

Bluebird Care Durham North; Rugby; On-site; GBP 17,702 - 17,908; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

Flexible shift patterns

Regular support and ongoing career development

Job summary

Bluebird Care Durham North seeks a caring and dedicated Care Assistant in Rugby. In this role, you will provide high-quality support to individuals in all aspects of daily living, making a significant impact on their lives.

You will assist with personal care, meal preparation, and medication support while enjoying benefits like paid travel time and ongoing training. Ideal candidates will have a kind attitude and great communication skills, with a full UK driving licence. Join our friendly team dedicated to excellent care.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s individual needs.
• Assist with personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Help with meal prepping, provision and nutrition.

Skills

Compassion

Great communication skills

Ability to follow care plans

Job description

Location: Rugby & Lutterworth
Contract type: Care Delivery
Salary: £12.85 - £13.00 per hour

Bluebird Care – Where you change lives
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.

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 that is supportive every step of the way. This isn’t just a job, it’s 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s individual needs
• Assist with personal care (e.g. bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Help with meal prepping, provision 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

Benefits

• Paid travel time
• 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

Requirements

• 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

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