Care Assistant: Flexible Shifts, Training & Mileage

Bluebird Care Durham North; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Mileage and Travel time

Full induction and ongoing expert培训

Flexible shift patterns

Uniform and PPE provided

Regular support and ongoing career dev

Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 دعم

Job summary

Bluebird Care Canterbury & Thanet is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support clients in Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay. You will provide personalised care at home, helping with daily activities, personal care, meals, medication and light housekeeping. Training is provided to ensure high standards of care and safety.

You will join a friendly team, with flexible shifts and generous mileage reimbursement, working to maintain independence and dignity for clients in their own homes.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Compassionate, calm approach to care.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to follow care plans.
• Previous care experience helpful but not required due to full training.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s individual 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 like tidying, laundry and general cleaning.
• Be a dependable friendly, familiar face for all the customers you care for.

Skills

Driving licence

Compassionate

Communication skills

Care planning

Team player

Job description

Bluebird Care Canterbury & Thanet is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support clients in Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay. You will provide personalised care at home, helping with daily activities, personal care, meals, medication and light housekeeping. Training is provided to ensure high standards of care and safety.

You will join a friendly team, with flexible shifts and generous mileage reimbursement, working to maintain independence and dignity for clients in their own homes.