Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; Walsall; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction

Flexible shifts

Uniform & PPE provided

Career development

24/7 support

Job summary

Bluebird Care is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support customers at home across a range of daily living activities. You will work either independently or as part of a supportive team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

The role includes assisting with personal care, meals, light housekeeping, and medication support, with full training provided. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are preferred for travel between clients.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is beneficial but not required.
• Good communication and a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person's individual needs.
• Assist with personal care including bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Help with meal preparation, nutrition and hydration.
• Support with medication, prescriptions and safe disposal.
• Carry out light housework such as tidying, laundry and general cleaning.
• Be a dependable, friendly face for customers and follow care plans.

Job description

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.

• 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
  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.
  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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.

• 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