Care Assistant

Bluebird Care Durham North; West of England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Flexible shifts

Uniform & PPE

Mileage allowance

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Bluebird Care South Gloucestershire is looking for a caring and dedicated Care Assistant to join our team. You’ll support customers with daily living activities, working independently or with a supportive team, delivering high-quality care with dignity.

We offer full induction and ongoing expert training, flexible shift patterns, and paid mileage. A full UK driving licence is preferred, with 24/7 support and a friendly, inclusive team environment.

Qualifications

• Full UK work authorised status.
• Care experience is beneficial but training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s needs.
• Assist with personal care including bathing and dressing.
• Help with meals and nutrition planning.
• Support with medications and safe disposal.
• Carry out light housework and general cleaning.
• Be a dependable, friendly presence for customers.

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

• Salary details: £14.60 - £21.00 per hour

• Location: South Gloucestershire
• Contract type: Care Delivery
• Salary details: £14.60 - £21.00 per hour

Care Assistant

Location: South Gloucestershire

£15.00 - £21.40 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.

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

• £15.00 - £ 21.40
• Fulltime / Part time
• 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
• PAID For Blue Light Card offering you hundreds of discounts
• Paid Mileage at £0.45p per mile

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.

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 South Gloucestershire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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