Care Assistant - Launceston

Bluebird Care; Launceston; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly attendance bonus

Health Cash Scheme

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Job summary

Bluebird Care Cornwall North is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join our team and help clients live independently at home. You will provide compassionate personal care, assist with daily activities, and work within a supportive, patient-centered environment.

The role requires a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, with comprehensive training provided. You will join a friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality person-centered care.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to follow care plans and adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming.
• Support with meals, nutrition and hydration.
• Assist with medications and safe disposal where needed.
• Light housework and assistance with daily living tasks.
• Be a dependable, friendly face and provide 24/7 support when required.

Skills

Driving licence

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Care plans

Team player

Job description

• Salary details: £13.80 - £24.00 per hour

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 Assistantto join ourCare 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

As a Care Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:

• 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
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support
• 28 days annual leave, pro rate
• Monthly attendance based bonus
• Free Health Cash Scheme membership once probation has been completed

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

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 Cornwall Northis an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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