Care Assistant - Portsmouth

TN United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing exceptional care in the community! As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of the elderly and vulnerable, offering personal care and companionship. With both full-time and part-time roles available, you will enjoy flexible shifts, paid mileage, and travel time, along with opportunities for career development. This role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact while receiving comprehensive training and support. If you're passionate about caring for others and want to be part of a supportive team, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Paid Mileage

Paid Travel Time

Enhanced Weekend Pay

Refer a Friend Bonus

28 Days Holiday

Blue Light Card Discounts

Career Development Opportunities

Paid Induction Training

Free Uniform

Free PPE

Qualifications

• Assisting customers with personal care needs and providing companionship.
• Helping clients manage medication and meal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care and emotional needs.
• Assist with light domestic tasks and provide companionship.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Companionship

Medication Management

Meal Preparation

Light Domestic Tasks

Education

No prior experience needed

Tools

Driving License

Reliable Vehicle

Job description

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Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference in your local community? At Bluebird Care Portsmouth, we provide exceptional care to the elderly and vulnerable in the comfort of their own homes, offering a wonderful alternative to residential care. We’re Recruiting Now across PO1 to PO6 regions!

We have both full-time and part-time roles available. Shifts include:

• AM shifts with 7am starts
• PM shifts with 10pm finishes

We ask for a commitment to working alternate weekends.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Healthcare Assistant, your role will involve:

• Assisting customers with personal care needs
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Helping clients manage and take their medication
• Meal preparation according to individual needs
• Supporting with light domestic tasks and shopping

What We’re Looking For:

• A Full Driving Licence and your own reliable vehicle (you’ll be working across the PO1 to PO6 locations in Portsmouth)
• No prior Care Assistant experience needed—we provide full training!
• Applicants must be 18+ to apply

What’s in It for You?

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy great benefits, including:

• PAID Mileage (45p) and PAID Travel Time (£11.44)
• Enhanced Weekend and Bank Holiday Pay
• Refer a Friend Bonus: up to £250 each successful referral
• 28 Days Holiday (pro-rata)
• Blue Light Card with discounts at retailers like Halfords, plus discounts for fun days out at places like Chessington, Thorpe Park, and Alton Towers
• Opportunities for Career Development, both in the field and office-based
• PAID Induction Training, including shadowing shifts and ongoing support
• Free Uniform and PPE

If you're ready for a career where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and be part of an amazing team, we want to hear from you!