Care Assistant - School Hours

Bluebird Care; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed contracts

Expert training

Flexible shift patterns

October Induction

Job summary

Bluebird Care is seeking a dedicated female Care Assistant for school-hour shifts in Newbury and surrounding areas. You will provide person-centered care at clients’ homes, assisting with daily living tasks and ensuring comfort and dignity.

The role includes induction and ongoing expert training, with flexible contracts available. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence and have right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.
• Kind, compassionate attitude and a calm approach to care.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Previous care experience is beneficial but induction provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s individual needs.
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Help with meal preparation, nutrition and feeding.
• Support with medications, prescriptions, and safe disposal.
• Carry out light housework like tidying, laundry and cleaning.
• Be a dependable, friendly face for customers and uphold safety.

Skills

Driving licence

Compassionate caregiver

Good communication

Follow care plans

Job description

• Salary details: £13.70 - £16.16 per hour

Care Assistant - School hours 9.30am - 2.30pm

Location: Newbury and the surrounding areas

Guaranteed contracts giving you peace of mind | Expert training | Flexible shift patterns | October Induction. You must hold a permanent, unrestricted Right to Work in the UK

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 Female 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. Whether you’re starting your career, returning to work, studying, or looking for something rewarding later in life, care could be the perfect fit.

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
• Guaranteed or flexible contracts available
• Full induction over 5 days and ongoing expert training
• Employee mentoring programme
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Ongoing career development with free Diplomas in Health & Social Care
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support
• Unlimited refer-a-friend scheme of £310 per succesful referal
• Free MOT on your car every year

Requirements

• *A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle*
• *A right to work in the UK without requiring spοnsοrship or vіsa transfer
• 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 a full Induction 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 North Hampshire & WeBerkshireis an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Section 7(2b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies that there is a genuine occupational requirement for female staff for these positions

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

We have helped thousands of people feel like themselves

Hear how Bluebird Care has empowered customers across the UK to live life on their terms.