Care Assistant

Bluebird Care Durham North; South Carlton CP; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction & training

Flexible shifts

Uniform & PPE

24/7 support

Career development

Job summary

Bluebird Care Lincoln and South Lincolnshire is seeking a Care Assistant to support clients in their own homes, providing personal care, meals, medication support and light housekeeping. You will work independently or as part of a supportive team, with comprehensive induction and expert training.

Flexible shift patterns and a friendly, inclusive team await, with DBS checks and references undertaken in line with government guidelines.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Compassionate attitude and calm approach to care.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Previous care experience is beneficial but training provided.

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.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Compassionate attitude

Care plan adherence

Job description

• Salary details: £13.50 - £20.25 per hour

• Location: Lincoln & South Lincolnshire
• Contract type: Care Delivery
• Salary details: £13.50 - £20.25 per hour

Care Assistant

Location: Boston

£13.50 per hour | Expert training | Flexible shift patterns

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 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.

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

Benefits

• £13.50 per hour, with an enhanced bank holiday rate of £20.25 per hour
• 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

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 Lincoln and South Lincolnshire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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