Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; Sandbach; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Sandbach is seeking a Care Assistant to support customers with daily living activities including personal care and companionship. The role offers flexible working hours, competitive pay rates, and comprehensive training. Candidates must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a reliable vehicle. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about improving the lives of older adults and those in need of care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

28 days holiday pro rata

Full training induction

Smartphone technology

Free uniform & DBS

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and reliable vehicle are essential.
• Experience in personal care is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support customers with personal care and daily activities.
• Provide companionship and assist with medication.

Skills

Driving licence

Companionship

Medication prompting

Food preparation

Job description

As a Care Assistant, you will support our customers with all aspects of their daily lives, including personal care, companionship, medication prompting, food and drink preparation, shopping, and accessing the local community.

Please note that to be considered for this role, you must have a full driving licence and your own reliable vehicle.

Care Assistant working patterns include:

• Early morning 7am - 2pm
• Evenings 4pm - 10pm
• And weekends

We offer our Care Assistants:

• £9.30ph Weekdays, £9.50ph Weekends, £15.80ph Bank Holidays
• Full Time or Part Time
• Contracted hours available
• Flexible working options
• 23p mileage allowance
• 28 days holiday pro rata
• Full training induction and a 12-week mentor, all paid at our hourly rate
• Ongoing training and support
• Pension scheme
• Smartphone technology so you can do everything at the tap of a finger
• Free uniform & DBS
• Annual recognition awards

We care for older adults and vulnerable people in the comfort of their own homes, as an alternative to residential care and to free up beds across the NHS. We require all of our Care Assistants to have a full driving licence and a reliable vehicle in order to be considered for this role.

We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality care to our customers in the local areas. We are CQC rated 'Outstanding' and every one of our Care Assistants is an incredible person. We can offer you a stable career in these uncertain times.

Apply today and we will be in touch shortly.