Care Assistant East Lothian area

Bluebird Care; Scotland; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

Mileage allowance

Uniform & PPE provided

Induction & training

28 days holiday pro rata

Job summary

Bluebird Care is looking for a compassionate Care Assistant to join our Care Expert Team in Scotland. You will support customers at home, helping with daily living activities while promoting independence and dignity.

The role offers hourly pay, full induction and ongoing training, and a supportive team with 24/7 guidance. Flexible shifts and mileage support are available across Scotland.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Kind, compassionate attitude with a calm approach to care.
• Great communication 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s 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 and general cleaning.
• Be a dependable friendly face for customers.
• Paid travel time.
• 40p / mile travel.
• Full induction and ongoing expert training.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Regular support and ongoing career development.

Skills

Driving Licence

Compassionate attitude

Communication skills

Follow care plans

Care experience

Job description

• Salary details: £13.51 - £27.02 per hour

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
• Paid travel time
• 40p / mile travel
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support
• 28 days per year holiday (*pro rata for part time employees)

Requirements

• *A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle*
• 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 (East & Midlothian)is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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