Care Assistant - Basingstoke and the surrounding areas

Bluebird Care; Newbury; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Bluebird Care is seeking a devoted Care Expert to support clients in their homes. This role encompasses providing personal care, assisting with medication, and meal preparation. With a competitive pay rate and excellent training opportunities, this is a fulfilling position for those passionate about making a difference.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Travel time paid

Mileage compensation

Accredited training

Paid holidays

Discounts with Bluelight card

Private health care cashback

Free Health & Social Care diplomas

Diverse and welcoming workforce

Referral platform

Qualifications

• Valid Right to work in the UK.
• A valid UK driving licence.
• Must be adaptable & flexible.

Responsibilities

• Assisting customers with personal care tasks.
• Helping with medication administration.
• Providing safe mobility assistance.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Care Expert- Different shifts available, including a fewterm-time only shifts

Location: Basingstoke and surrounding areas

Competitive Pay from - £13.40 ph to £14.50ph

• Expert Training Provided
• Full UK Licence Essential

Bluebird Care - Where our Care Experts come first.

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 and dedicated people to join our team, who will help us set the standard.

As a Care Expert, you’ll help our customers remember how good it is to be in their own home. From everyday tasks to complex care needs, you’ll know what it takes to deliver the best care and thrive in making a difference. 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

Personal Care: Assisting customers with bathing, dressing, and grooming, treating them with the utmost respect and dignity.

Medication: Helping with medication administration, ensuring they stay on track with their health.

Mobility Support: Providing safe assistance with moving around the home and outside.

Meal Preparation: Creating nutritious meals tailored to customers' preferences.

Household Tasks: Helping with light cleaning, shopping, and other errands.

Benefits

• Excellent rate of pay from £13.40ph - £14.50ph (further enhanced rates for bank holidays)
• Travel Time paid at £12.82ph
• Mileage paid at 28p per mile
• Accredited Training
• Paid Holiday 28 days pro rata
• Flexible working
• Discounts online & in-storewith the Bluelight card
• Free annual MOT
• Private health care cashback
• Free Health & Social Care diplomas available
• Free End of Life L2 Training
• Free Dementia Training
• Diverse and welcoming workforce
• Annual awards celebrating your success
• Referral platform earning you £310 per referral (unlimited)

Requirements

• Valid Right to work in the UK (this role does not offer sponsorship)
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Must be adaptable & flexible to meet our customers' needs
• A can-doattitude and enthusiasm to go above and beyond
• Works well under pressure within a team and when working alone

If you care deeply and want to deliver the highest quality of care to our customers Bluebird Care willmake sure you have the time you need to do what you do best. The training you will receive will giveyou all the tools you need to do an outstanding job!

Bluebird Care North Hampshireis an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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