Care Assistant - Evenings and Weekends

Bluebird Care; England; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

PPE provided

Job summary

Bluebird Care is seeking a caring Care Assistant to join the team. You will support customers to live safely and comfortably at home, providing high-quality, person-centered care with respect and dignity. Training is provided and a full UK driving licence is advantageous for visiting clients across the local area.

Join a supportive team that values flexible shifts, ongoing development and a commitment to exceptional home care. DBS checks and references will be conducted in line with regulations.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Kind and compassionate attitude with a calm approach to care.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships.
• Ability to follow care plans and instructions.
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not required; full training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality care tailored to each person’s needs.
• Assisting with personal care incl. bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Supporting meal preparation, nutrition and hydration.
• Assisting with medications and safe disposal of prescriptions.
• Carrying out light housework and domestic tasks.
• Being a dependable, friendly face and providing 24/7 support when needed.

Skills

Driving licence

Compassionate attitude

Communication skills

Follow care plans

Job description

• Salary details: £12.71 - £16.77 per hour

£12.71 - £16.77 per hour | Expert training | Flexible shift patterns

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 dedicatedCare Assistantto join our Care 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 with all aspects of daily living, working independently while being part of a supportive team that is there for you every step of the way.

This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to bring purpose, dignity and reassurance to someone’s life.

If you’re ready to take on a new challenge and support our customers with the highest quality care, then this is where you belong.

Responsibilities

As a Care Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality care tailored to each person’s individual needs
• Assisting with personal care, including bathing, dressing and grooming
• Supporting with meal preparation, nutrition and hydration
• Supporting customers with medication, prescriptions and safe disposal
• Carrying out light housework, including tidying, laundry and general cleaning
• Being a dependable, friendly and familiar face for the customers you support
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Friendly and inclusive team with 24/7 support
• Blue Light Card / WPA

Requirements

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• A kind and compassionate attitude with a calm approach to care
• Great communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• The ability to follow care plans and instructions
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not essential, 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 Medway is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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