Care Assistant - Basingstoke and the surrounding area

Bluebird Care Durham North; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel time paid

Mileage allowance

Induction training

Ongoing training and career dev

Job summary

Bluebird Care North Hampshire & West Berkshire is seeking a caring and dedicated Female Care Assistant to join our team in the Basingstoke area. You’ll support customers in their homes with daily living activities, working independently or as part of a supportive team to deliver high-quality care.

The role offers flexible hours, travel time paid and mileage, ongoing training, and opportunities for career development within a friendly team.

Qualifications

• Must have full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Permanent, unrestricted Right to Work in the UK.
• Willing to work every other weekend at least 1 day.
• Excellent communication and ability to follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s needs.
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Help with meal prep, preparation and nutrition.
• Support with medication, prescriptions and safe disposal.
• Carry out light housework like tidying, laundry and cleaning.
• Be a dependable, friendly face for all customers.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Driving licence

Job description

• Salary details: £13.70 - £16.60 per hour

• Location: Basingstoke, Newbury & Hook
• Contract type: Care Delivery
• Salary details: £13.70 - £16.60 per hour

Care Assistant - Flexible Hours And Every Other Weekend

Location: Basingstoke and the surrounding areas

£13.70ph - £16.60ph Travel time paid at £13.50 mileage paid at 30p per mile

You must hold a permanent, unrestricted Right to Work in the UK

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 Female 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 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

• 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

Benefits

• £13.70ph - £16.60ph plus paid travel time at £13.50ph
• Paid mileage
• Full induction over 5 days and ongoing expert training
• Employee mentoring programme
• Flexible shift patterns
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Ongoing career development with free Diplomas in Health & Social Care
• Free accredited EOL qualification
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support
• Unlimited refer-a-friend scheme of £310 per successful referral
• Free MOT on your car every year
• Blue light card

Requirements

• *A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle*
• You must hold a permanent, unrestricted Right to Work in the UK
• You will be required to work every other weekend at least 1 day
• 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 a full Induction 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.

Section 7(2b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies that there is a genuine occupational requirement for female staff for these positions

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