Care Assistant

Bluebird Care Ayrshire; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care provider in Scotland is seeking Care Assistants to join their team. No prior experience is necessary, but a kind and caring nature is essential. Responsibilities include assisting customers with personal care, medication, and daily tasks in their homes. The position offers competitive pay with potential increases and various benefits, including mileage compensation and bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Double pay on bank holidays

Mileage compensation

Bonus on probation completion

28 days holiday

Incremental sick pay

Company uniform and PPE

Medical cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• No experience required; training provided.
• Must have access to a vehicle for work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with housekeeping and personal care.
• Support customers with appointments and meal preparation.
• Administer medication and complex care.

Skills

Kind personality

Caring attitude

Passion for helping others

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Here at Bluebird Care Ayrshire, we are looking for 4 Care Assistants to join our team. We're not looking for experience, just a kind, caring, passionate personality. Our great in-house trainer can provide you with all the training and support you need.

All we ask is for a valid driver’s licence with access to a vehicle for work. This is a community-based role, you will be visiting customers in their homes.

Duties include housekeeping, assistance with appointments, meal preparation, medication, personal care, and complex care.

Benefits

Earn £12.85ph, increasing to £13.10 after passing your probation and successful registration with the SSSC. But the rise doesn’t stop there, as your career progresses you can rise to £14.60
Double pay on bank holidays.
45p per mile mileage
£300 bonus on completion of your probation
28 days holiday + half a day for your birthday. We reward long-standing team members with incremental holidays.
Incremental paid sick pay
Full Bluebird Care uniform and PPE provided
Company phone or if you’d prefer a data allowance
Westfield medical cash plan alongside access to a huge range of discounts.
Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme
£250 refer-a-friend scheme.
Access to SVQ 2/3 in Health and Social care.
Care Friends reward and recognition platform where you'll receive points for long service, positive reviews and going over and above. Every point equals a £1.