Care Assistant - Flexible Shifts, Paid Training & Growth

Bluebird Care; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Expert training

Paid shadowing shifts

Guaranteed hours contracts

Monthly staff awards

Blue Light Card

Career progression

Job summary

Bluebird Care Cardiff and the Vale is seeking a caring Care Assistant to join our team. You will help customers in their own homes with daily living, working independently or with a supportive team to provide high-quality care.

We offer expert training, paid hours, shadowing shifts, and flexible patterns. DBS checks and references are completed per government regulations; progression opportunities are available within a caring, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or willingness to complete training is beneficial.
• Ability to work in customers' homes and follow care plans.
• Good communication and compassionate approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential personal care and companionship.
• Assist with meal preparation, shopping, and household tasks.
• Support with medication management.
• Encourage independence to help customers stay in their own homes.
• Attend paid hours for e-learning and paid shadowing shifts.
• Support with guaranteed hours contracts after probation.
• Contribute to a culture of high-quality care and continuous improvement.

Skills

Personal care

Companionship

Meal prep

Shopping

Household tasks

Medication management

Independence

Communication skills

Care plans

Job description

Bluebird Care Cardiff and the Vale is seeking a caring Care Assistant to join our team. You will help customers in their own homes with daily living, working independently or with a supportive team to provide high-quality care.

We offer expert training, paid hours, shadowing shifts, and flexible patterns. DBS checks and references are completed per government regulations; progression opportunities are available within a caring, supportive environment.