Care Assistant Gloucester

Bluebird Care Durham North; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

Free physio

Chiropractor

Massage

Uniform and PPE provided

Regular support and ongoing career

24/7 support

Job summary

Bluebird Care Cheltenham, Gloucester & Teewkesbury is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support clients in their own homes. You will provide person-centered care, assist with daily activities, meals, and medications, while maintaining dignity and independence for each client.

We offer thorough induction, expert training, flexible shifts, uniform and PPE, and a supportive team with health benefits and ongoing career development.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• 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 required; full training provided.

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

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Relationship building

Care plans

Calm approach

Job description

Care Assistant

• Location: Cheltenham, Gloucester & Tewkesbury
• Contract type: Care Delivery
• Salary details: £12.84 - £15.82 per hour

Up to £15.82 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

• Up to £15.82 per hour
• Guaranteed hours
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Flexible shift patterns
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support
• Health benefits package, with free physio, chiropractor, massage, and much more!

Requirements

• *A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle*
• 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 full training will be provided

Bluebird Care Cheltenham, Gloucester & Tewkesbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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