Care Assistant

Bluebird Care Durham North; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 25,740 - 27,936; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction

Ongoing training

Flexible shifts

Uniform and PPE

Career development

Employee assistance programme

Travel time & mileage paid

Full-time hours available

Job summary

Bluebird Care South Wiltshire is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join our team delivering person‑centred home care. You’ll support customers to feel safe, comfortable and independent in their own homes, with full induction and ongoing training.

We offer flexible shifts, travel time and mileage reimbursement, uniform and PPE, 24/7 support, and genuine career development opportunities; full‑time salaried hours are available.

Qualifications

• 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

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, 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

Job description

Care Assistant

Location: South Wiltshire

Salary: £13.20–£14.32 per hour plus paid travel time & mileage

At Bluebird Care, we’re proud to deliver exceptional, person‑centred care — and that’s only possible because of dedicated people like you. We’re now looking for a compassionate, reliable Care Assistant to join our Care Expert Team and help us continue setting the standard in home care. Our customers deserve to feel safe, supported and comfortable in their own homes. You’ll play a vital role in making that happen — bringing dignity, independence and purpose to every day.

Benefits

• £13.20–£14.32 per hour PLUS paid travel time & mileage
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support and career development opportunities
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support
• Employee Assistance Programme & YuLife benefits
• Full‑time salaried hours available

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, 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

DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.

Bluebird Care South Wiltshire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.