Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; Widemouth Bay; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE provided

Monthly attendance based bonus

28 days annual leave, pro rate

Free Health Cash Scheme membership

Ongoing expert training

Flexible shift patterns

Job summary

Bluebird Care Cornwall North is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support customers at home, helping maintain independence with compassionate, person-centred care. You may work independently or as part of a supportive team, delivering services with dignity and respect to each individual.

You’ll enjoy flexible shift patterns, a full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle, and a comprehensive induction plus ongoing expert training.

Qualifications

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person's individual needs.
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Great communication and ability to build positive relationships.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not essential; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person's individual needs.
• Assist with personal care, meal prep, nutrition and daily routines.
• Support with medications, prescriptions and safe disposal.
• Carry out light housekeeping and ensure a clean, safe home environment.
• Be a dependable, friendly face and follow care plans.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Time management

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., 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 forWe'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
• £13.80/hr weekdays, £14.30/hr weekends, £24/hr Bank Holidays, £12.71/hr travel time, 35p/mile mileage rate
• Part time / full 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
• 28 days annual leave, pro rate
• Monthly attendance based bonus
• Free Health Cash Scheme membership once probation has been completed

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

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.