Care Assistant - Bearsden

Bluebird Care; Bearsden; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in community care seeks dedicated Care Assistants to support the elderly and vulnerable in their homes. This role offers both full-time and part-time flexible hours, allowing you to balance your work and personal life. With a strong emphasis on person-centred care, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of your customers. The company values its staff, providing comprehensive training and support for career progression, including fully funded qualifications. Join a caring team that rewards your commitment and compassion, making every day fulfilling and impactful.

Benefits

NEST workplace pension contributions

Paid business mileage

Free PVG check

Carer of the Month Awards

Carer of the Year Awards

Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Bluelight Card discount scheme

Fully funded SVQ 3 in Health & Social Care

Access to private counselling service

Rewards & Recognition Programme

Qualifications

• Full driving license and reliable vehicle are essential.
• Completion of PVG check and satisfactory references required.

Responsibilities

• Support customers with daily living activities in their homes.
• Provide person-centred care to the elderly and vulnerable.

Skills

Caring and Compassionate

Reliability

Driving License

Business Insurance

Education

SVQ 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

• Salary details: Part-time hours available. £12.50ph plus bank holiday enhancements

We are proud to support our local community and we truly embody the idea of person-centred care, and that is the reason why all of our visits are on average a minimum of 30 minutes and up to 24-hour care – we give YOU time to care.

We care for the elderly and vulnerable in the comfort of their own homes as an alternative to residential care. Your role will be to support our customers with all aspects of their daily lives.

Here is how we will support and reward YOU:

• NEST workplace pension contributions
• Full & part-time flexible shift patterns to promote work-life balance
• Paid business mileage between customers (45ppm)
• Free PVG check
• Bluebird Care’s ‘Carer of the Month’ Awards
• Bluebird Care’s ‘Carer of the Year’ Awards
• 'Refer a Friend' Bonus Scheme via Care Friends
• Rewards & Recognition Programme via Care Friends (Extra Care Friends points for additional shifts)
• Bluelight Card discount scheme (applicable in many high street stores)
• Fully funded SVQ 3 in Health & Social Care after probation
• A rewarding career that has real-life benefits for customers
• Support to progress through SSSC Continuous Professional Learning
• Access to our WPA private and confidential counselling service

Care Assistant Requirements:

• Full Driving Licence and own reliable vehicle
• Class 1 Business Insurance
• Be genuinely caring, calm and compassionate
• Commitment and reliability
• Completion of a satisfactory Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check
• Completion of satisfactory references

No experience is necessary as full training is given. We also welcome applications from individuals with experience in providing informal/family care.

Both full-time and part-time hours are available with various working patterns including mornings, evenings, and weekends.

We pay a very competitive hourly rate, mileage, and holiday pay. We also value our staff and can enable them to attain national health and social care qualifications. Interested? Apply Today and we will be in touch shortly.

In accordance with the new immigration rules, employers must hold a licence of sponsorship to recruit all overseas candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK. It is with regret that this role does not meet the current suitability requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Therefore, we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

Job Types: Flexible, Full-time and Part-time hours available

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