Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; West of England; On-site; GBP 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

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Job summary

Bluebird Care – Where you change lives. Bluebird Care is seeking a caring and dedicated Care Assistant to join our Care Expert Team and help us set the standard. You will support customers in their own homes, delivering high-quality personal care and companionship.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required, with full training provided. This is a people-focused role with a supportive team and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to provide personal care with compassion.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to undergo full training.
• Must have right to work in the UK (no sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Help with meal prep, cooking and nutrition.
• Support with medication and safe disposal.
• Carry out light housework and housekeeping.
• Be a dependable, friendly face for clients.
• Complete induction and ongoing expert training.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Regular support and ongoing career development.

Skills

Driving licence

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Care plans

Job description

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 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.

• Salary details: £15.00 - £21.40 per hour

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
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support
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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
• Please note that it is essential for all applicants to have authorisation to work in the UK to be considered for the role. We CANNOT offer sponsorship or Visa transfer.

Bluebird Care South Gloucestershire 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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