Care Assistant - Evenings

Bluebird Care; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid mileage

Uniform and PPE provided

Ongoing career development with free

Unlimited refer-a-friend £310 bonus

Free car MOT yearly

Blue light card

Job summary

Bluebird Care in Basingstoke and the surrounding areas is looking for a Female Care Assistant to join our care expert team for evening shifts from 6pm to 10pm. You will provide high-quality, person-centered care in customers' own homes, supporting daily living tasks and promoting dignity and independence.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required, along with a permanent right to work in the UK. Training is provided and a comprehensive induction will be given.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Permanent, unrestricted Right to Work in the UK.
• Willingness to work every other weekend at least 1 day.
• Kind, compassionate attitude with a calm approach to care.

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.
• Paid mileage.
• Full induction over 5 days and ongoing expert training.
• Employee mentoring programme.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Ongoing career development with free Diplomas in Health & Social Care.
• 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.

Skills

Compassionate caregiving

Excellent communication skills

Dependable and reliable

Ability to follow care plans

Job description

• Salary details: £13.70 - £16.60 per hour

Female Care Assistant - Evenings 6pm - 10pm

Location: Basingstoke and the surrounding areas

• 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 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 mileage
• Full induction over 5 days and ongoing expert training
• Employee mentoring programme
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Ongoing career development with free Diplomas in Health & Social Care
• 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.

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