Care Assistant - Wadebridge

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

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly attendance bonus

Free Health Cash Scheme

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

24/7 support

Job summary

Bluebird Care Cornwall North is seeking a caring Care Assistant to join our trusted team in Wadebridge and surrounding areas. You will deliver high-quality care in clients' homes, supporting daily living and helping people maintain independence.

We offer a full induction, ongoing training, uniform and PPE, and a range of rewards including a monthly attendance bonus and a Health Cash Scheme. A full UK driving licence is preferred to reach clients efficiently.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Compassionate attitude with a calm approach to care.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to follow care plans reliably.
• Care experience is beneficial but not required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care in clients' homes.
• Assist with personal care and daily activities.
• Help with meal preparation and nutrition.
• Support with medications and prescriptions.
• Carry out light housekeeping.
• Be a dependable, friendly face for clients.
• Full induction and ongoing training.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Career development and 24/7 support.
• 28 days annual leave (pro rated).
• Monthly attendance-based bonus.
• Free Health Cash Scheme membership after probation.

Skills

Driving licence

Compassionate

Good communication

Care planning

Job description

• Salary details: £13.80 - £24.00 per hour

Location: Wadebridge (and surrounding areas)

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

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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