Care Assistant - Thirsk

Bluebird Care; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking care company dedicated to providing quality services in your community. As a care assistant, you'll make a real difference by supporting individuals in their homes. With competitive pay, comprehensive training, and a supportive management team, this role offers both flexibility and the chance to grow in a rewarding career. Enjoy various benefits, including recognition awards and a Blue Light discount card, while helping customers live independently. If you're passionate about care and looking for a fulfilling role, apply today!

Benefits

Paid Mileage

Recognition Awards

Full Induction Training

Blue Light Discount Card

Guaranteed Hours

Mental Health Support

Refer a Friend Scheme

28 Days Holiday

Free Training Courses

Free Uniform

Qualifications

• No experience needed; full training and ongoing support are provided.
• Applicants must have a UK driving license and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care to clients in their homes.
• Administering medication and promoting health and well-being.
• Manual handling with equipment as needed.

Skills

Personal Care

Medication Administration

Manual Handling

Health Promotion

Education

UK Driving License

Job description

Join the Bluebird Care team today!

We are hiring care assistants to expand our services in the Thirsk area. Make a real difference in your community by providing quality care.

Details:

• Pay rate: £13.00-19.50 per hour plus paid mileage at 35p per mile.
• No experience needed; full training and ongoing support are provided.
• Hours available between 7am-10pm, with options for part-time or full-time work. Availability every other weekend is required; weekend-only shifts are also available.

Our Philosophy:

At Bluebird Care, we believe ‘home is where the heart is’. We ensure our customers are safe and cared for in their own homes, and we look after our staff as part of our family, supporting you every day of the year. Apply today!

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.00, with enhanced bank holiday pay at £19.50 per hour
• Paid mileage of 35p per mile
• Recognition awards such as Carer of the Month and Carer of the Year (with prizes including a stay at a 5* spa hotel)
• Full in-person induction and ongoing training
• Blue Light discount card
• Guaranteed and contracted hours
• Mental Health First Aider and confidential counselling available 365 days
• £200 Refer a Friend scheme
• Pro-rata 28 days holiday
• Free funded training courses, including Level 2 & 3 in Health and Social Care
• Use of company car when yours is in the garage
• Free uniform including tunic, fleece, PPE rucksack
• Students are welcome to apply
• Work for an established, quality care company with a supportive management team
• We have consistently passed all CQC inspections

Roles and Responsibilities:

We provide comprehensive training to support your development. Responsibilities include:

• Providing personal care
• Administering medication
• Manual handling with equipment as needed
• Promoting health and well-being to help customers live independently

What Our Staff Say:

"I have worked for Bluebird Care for nearly four years and wouldn’t work anywhere else! Best decision I made. Highly recommend."

Requirements:

Applicants must have a UK driving license and own vehicle.