Care Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Mileage from connected visits

Induction and training

Uniform and PPE provided

Career development

24/7 support

Job summary

Bluebird Care Oldham is looking for a caring and dedicated Care Assistant to join our team and help us set the standard of in-home care.

You’ll support customers with daily living tasks in their own homes, work independently or with a supportive team, and benefit from expert training, flexible shifts, and excellent pay.

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

Qualifications

• 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 required as full training will be provided.

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.

Skills

Driving licence

Compassionate attitude

Communication skills

Care plans follow

Job description

Care Assistant

• Salary details: £14.00 - £18.00 per hour
• Location: Oldham
• Contract type: Care Delivery
• Salary details: £14.00 - £18.00 per hour

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 trainingFlexible 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.