Care Assistants

Bluebird Care; Berwick-upon-Tweed; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Travel Time

Paid Fuel - 45p per mile

Enhanced Bank Holiday rate

Job summary

Bluebird Care in the United Kingdom is seeking a caring Care Assistant to support customers in their own homes, assisting with daily living tasks and promoting dignity and comfort.

You may work independently or as part of a supportive team, with a Full Driving Licence and your own vehicle; you must be able to commit to alternate weekends. The role pays £13.70 per hour with standard benefits and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct care or support roles.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Commitment to respectful, dignified care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person's needs.
• Assist with personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming.
• Help with meal preparation and nutrition.
• Support with medication handling and safe disposal.
• Carry out light housekeeping tasks such as tidying and laundry.
• Be a dependable, friendly presence for customers.

Skills

Full driving licence

Right to work UK

Weekend availability

Job description

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., As a Care Assistant your key responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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.
• Full Driving Licence & your own reliable vehicle
• To be able to commit to working alternate weekends
• Right to work in the UK without requiring spοnsοrship or vίsa transfer
• £13.70 per hour

Benefits

• Paid Travel Time
• Paid Fuel - 45p per mile
• Enhanced Bank Holiday rate at £20.55 per hour
• Access to Health & Social Care qualifications
• £400 referral scheme for introducing new carers (T&C's apply)
• Fully paid induction in line with the Care Certificate
• Flexible hours
• Paid annual leave
• Workplace pension scheme
• Uniform provided
• Career progression
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Shadowing programme with experienced healthcare assistants to ensure you are comfortable with your role and responsibilities