Care Assistant Full- Time/ Part Time

Bluebird Care Durham North; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Travel time paid

£250 referral bonus

Full induction and training

Flexible shift patterns

Uniform and PPE provided

24/7 support

EAP with YuLife

Job summary

Bluebird Care Oxford is hiring a Care Assistant to deliver high-quality home care in Oxford and surrounding areas. Enjoy guaranteed hours, comprehensive training, and flexible shifts as you support clients to live independently at home.

The role requires a compassionate, patient approach, good communication, and a valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle. Join a friendly, supportive team and make a real difference in people’s lives.

Qualifications

• Empathy and calm approach to care.
• Excellent communication with customers, families and colleagues.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s needs.
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Help with meal preparation and nutrition.
• Support with medication management and safe disposal.
• Carry out light housework and housekeeping tasks.
• Be a dependable friendly face for customers.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Driver's licence

Job description

• Salary details: £13.84 - £13.84 per hour

• Location: Oxford
• Contract type: Care Delivery
• Salary details: £13.84 - £13.84 per hour

Care Assistant - Guaranteed hours available

Location: *Oxford, South Oxfordshire & West Oxfordshire

• £13.84-£20.76 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 dedicated Care Assistant to 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 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

• 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

Benefits

• £13.84 to £20.76 per hour
• Guaranteed hours
• Paid travel time and mileage
• £250 referral bonus
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Flexible shift patterns
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support
• EAP and benefits with YuLife

Requirements

• A kind, compassionate attitude and a calm approach to care
• Great communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Must hold a full UK driving licence & Access to a vehicle for work purposes (Must be insured for business use)
• Must live locally to Oxford, South or West Oxfordshire
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not a necessity as full training will be provided.
• Full-time guaranteed hours available

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 Oxford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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