Care Assistant- Bank

Bluebird Care; Newbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free annual MOT check on your car

Unlimited Refer a friend scheme of £££

Uniform and PPE provided

Job summary

Bluebird Care North Hampshire & West Berkshire is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support clients in their own homes. You will work as part of a friendly team, delivering compassionate care and helping with daily living activities.

Join a supportive company that offers full induction and ongoing training, uniform and PPE, and opportunities for career development. Flexible working opportunities and a rewarding role await in this essential local service.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Kind, compassionate attitude and a calm approach to care.
• Great communication skills and ability to follow care plans.
• Previous care experience is beneficial but 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 care

Job description

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Location: Basingstoke & surrounding areas

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 Assistantto join ourCare 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 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

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
• Excellent rates of pay
• Flexible working around studies or other commitments
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support
• Free annual MOT check on your car
• Unlimited Refer a friend scheme of £310 per referral

Requirements

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Must have the Right to Work in the UK
• 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 North Hampshire & West Berkshire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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