Care Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Travel Time

Paid Mileage

Paid sickness and compassionate leave

Free MOT

Birthday Off

Health scheme membership

Refer a friend scheme (up to £250 per)

Job summary

Bluebird Care Worthing is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver high-quality, person-centred home care. You will assist with personal care, meals, medications, light housekeeping and daily living activities, following care plans and building trusting relationships with clients.

We offer competitive pay (£14–£21 per hour), paid travel time and mileage, paid sickness and compassionate leave, a company pension, 28 days paid holiday, full induction and ongoing training, flexible shifts and 24/7

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is beneficial but not a necessity as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person's individual needs.
• Assist with personal care (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.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Compassionate attitude

Follow care plans

Care experience (beneficial)

Job description

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

• £14 - £21 per hour
• Paid Travel Time
• Paid Mileage
• Paid sickness and compassionate leave
• Free MOT
• Birthday Off
• Health scheme membership
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £250 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