Care Expert

Bluebird Care Durham North; Oldham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Paid mileage

Induction and training

Flexible shifts

Uniform and PPE provided

Career development

24/7 support

Job summary

Bluebird Care Oldham is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support customers at home in Oldham. You’ll provide personal care, assist with daily activities, and help maintain independence and dignity for clients.

We offer expert training, flexible shift patterns, and a supportive team. DBS checks and references are part of the process, and you’ll join a leading home care provider.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates compassionate care tailored to individuals' needs.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to follow detailed care plans and work with a team.

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 hydration
• Support with medication management and safe disposal
• Carry out light housework and household tasks
• Be a dependable, friendly presence for all customers

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Reliability

Job description

Salary details: £14.00 - £18.00 per hour

Location: Oldham

Contract type: Care Delivery

Care Assistant

Location: Oldham

Starting from £14 Per Hour | Expert training | Flexible shift patterns

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

• 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

Benefits

• Excellent pay rates starting at £14ph
• Paid Mileage between connected visits
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Flexible shift patterns
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support

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

Bluebird Care Oldham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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