Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel time paid

Mileage paid

Induction and training

Uniform and PPE

Job summary

Bluebird Care Newark & Sherwood is hiring a Care Assistant to help customers remain independent at home. You will provide high-quality personal care, support with daily living tasks and maintain a friendly, professional presence in clients' homes.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, compassionate attitude, strong communication, and reliability. Full training is provided, with support and opportunities for career development.

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.
• Ability to follow care plans.
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not a necessity as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s needs.
• Assist with personal care (e.g. bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Help with meal prepping and nutrition.
• Support with medication, prescriptions and safe disposal.
• Carry out light housework and general cleaning.
• Be a dependable friendly face for customers.

Skills

UK driving licence

Communication

Compassionate

Teamwork

Care plans

Job description

• Salary details: £13.55 - £28.10 per hour

Generous rates of pay from £13.55 per hour to £28.10 plus paid travel time and mileage | 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 Assistantto join ourCare 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

As a Care Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:

• 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
• Generous rates of pay from £13.55 per hour to £28.10
• Paid travel time £12.71 (between visits) plus mileage30p per mile
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• 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 Newark & Sherwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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