Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

70p travel pay and mileage

Full induction and ongoing training

Uniform and PPE provided

Regular support and career development

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Yeovil is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to provide high-quality care tailored to individual needs. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and medication support. Ideal candidates should have a compassionate attitude and a full UK driving license. Join a supportive team and make a difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Right to work in the UK (No visa or switch offered).
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not a necessity.

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.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Communication skills

Ability to follow care plans

Job description

Overview

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 who 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
• 70p travel pay and mileage
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support

Requirements

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Right to work in the UK (No visa or switch offered)
• 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 South Somerset 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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