Care Assistant - Bradford

Mash Group; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Work phone provided

Blue Light card savings

Job summary

Bluebird Care Bradford is recruiting a Care Assistant to provide companionship and practical support so people can live independently at home across Bradford and surrounding communities.

You’ll build trusted relationships with customers and their families, travelling between visits with a focus on dignity and comfort. This role emphasizes empathy, reliability, and a positive attitude in daily care tasks.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; compassionate and reliable candidates welcome.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own car essential.
• In-house training and shadowing provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Helping with personal care and daily routines
• Supporting customers to remain safe and independent at home
• Preparing meals and assisting with everyday tasks
• Building trusting relationships with customers and their families

Job description

Care Assistant l £13.00 per hour | Full-time | Guaranteed hours l Expert Training

16th October, 2026

Care Assistant – Bradford & Surrounding Areas £13.00 per hour | Full-time | Guaranteed hours available up to 37.5 per week Make a difference every day – and feel valued for the work you do. Looking for a care role where you can build relationships, help people live independently and be part of a supportive team? At Bluebird Care Bradford, you can make a real difference in your local community while developing your skills in a rewarding career as a care assistant. What’s on offer?

• £13.00 per hour
• Hourly and Guaranteed hours available – up to 37.5 hours per week, based on eligible contact hours and an agreed regular run
• Full-time (part‑time opportunities are available)
• High‑quality training
• Mileage allowance of 30p per mile
• Priority access to Garages – practical support to help keep your car roadworthy, so you can focus on delivering great care
• Work phone provided
• Access to Blue Light card savings

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role at this time.

Flexible shifts to suit your life

We offer a choice of shifts to help you find a working pattern that fits around your commitments.

• Morning shifts: 7am–2pm
• Evening shifts: 4pm–10pm
• Availability to work alternate weekends required

We are always happy to discuss your availability and the working pattern that could suit you.

Where will you be working?

We’re recruiting on behalf of Bluebird Care Bradford across Bradford and surrounding communities, including the postcodes: BD2, BD5, BD6, BD7, BD9, BD10, BD12, BD13, BD14, BD15, BD16, BD17, BD18

You’ll travel between customers' homes, supporting people to remain independent in familiar surroundings.

A full UK driving licence and access to your own car are essential. You'll receive a mileage allowance to help with the cost of travelling between visits.

No experience? No problem. You don't need previous professional care experience to apply. We're looking for people who are caring, positive and full of life, with a great attitude and a sense of fun that brightens someone's day.

We'll help you get started with in house training and shadowing, so you can build your confidence before supporting customers independently.

What will you be doing?

• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Helping with personal care and daily routines
• Supporting customers to remain safe and independent at home
• Preparing meals and assisting with everyday tasks
• Building trusting relationships with customers and their families

You’ll be helping people live life their way, stay independent and enjoy the things that matter to them.

Join a team that cares

Care is about people, and that includes the people providing it. You'll be part of the Bluebird Care Bradford team, with training and support to help you feel confident in your work.

If you're looking for a role where your kindness, reliability and commitment can genuinely improve someone's day, we'd love to hear from you.