Care Assistant

Bluebird Care Worthing; Worthing; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel time pay

Mileage pay

Health scheme

Birthday off

Induction & training

Flexible shifts

Pension scheme

Paid sickness

Job summary

Bluebird Care Worthing is seeking caring, dedicated Care Assistants to join our trusted team in Worthing and surrounding areas. You will help our customers stay comfortable at home, providing support with daily living tasks and health-related activities with a focus on dignity and independence.

We offer flexible shift patterns, paid travel time and mileage, ongoing training, and opportunities for career development in a supportive, friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (and access to a vehicle)
• Compassionate, calm approach to care
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to follow written instructions

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to individual needs
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Help with meals and nutrition planning
• Support with medication administration and safe disposal
• Carry out light housework and home management tasks
• Be dependable, friendly, and a familiar face for customers

Skills

Driving licence

Compassionate attitude

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Location: Worthing and surrounding areas

£14.00 - £21.00 per hour, Plus 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 caring, dedicated Care Assistants to join our expert team and help us set the standard.

Our customers should feel comfortable in their homes, and we help them do exactly that. You'll support people in all aspects of daily living, working independently or as part of a supportive team that is there 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.

Benefits

• £14.00 - £21.00 per hour
• Paid Travel time
• Paid Mileage
• Paid sickness and compassionate leave
• Free MOT
• Birthday Off
• Health Scheme Membership
• Referral Schemes (up to £200 per person)
• Work Mobile
• Company Events
• 28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Flexible shift patterns
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support

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 planning, preparation and nutrition
• Support with medication, prescriptions and safe disposal
• carry out light housework like tidying, laundry and general cleaning
• Be dependable, friendly, and a familiar face for all the customers you care for

Requirements

• * Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are a must*
• A kind, compassionate attitude and a calm approach to care
• Great communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Ability to follow written instructions
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not essential 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 to a high standard and the rewards that delivering high-quality care deserves.

So even if you have previous experience as a healthcare assistant, support worker or carer, your skills will be transferable, so please do get in contact!

Bluebird Care Worthing is an Equal opportunity Employer

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