Community Care Assistant

Bluebird Care Eastbourne & Wealden; Playden, Bexhill-on-Sea, Hastings; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Double pay on Bank holidays

28 days holiday pro rata

Full training induction

NVQ qualification progression

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Refer a friend £300

Job summary

Bluebird Care is seeking Care Assistants to join our team covering Rye, Bexhill, Hastings, Battle and surrounding areas. You will help people stay in their own homes with compassionate, personalised care.

We offer hourly rates from £14.50 to £15.50, a 45p mileage allowance, guaranteed hours, double pay on Bank Holidays, and 28 days holiday pro rata. Full training and NVQ progression are supported, with flexible hours and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Have authorisation to work in the UK.
• Have a full UK driving licence and ownership of a car.
• Customer-focused caring mindset and ability to work in a community setting.

Responsibilities

• Promoting customer independence and wellbeing in the community.
• Assist with personal care, medication reminders and daily activities.
• Support with light housekeeping, meals and companionship.

Skills

Authorisation to work in the UK

Full UK driving licence

Car ownership

Job description

Do you want to make a real difference? Then being a Bluebird Care professional is for you!

Areas covered: Rye, Bexhill, Hastings, Battle & Surrounding areas

Here at Bluebird Care we are committed to keeping people in the comfort of their own homes as an alternative to a care home. We appreciate that every customer is different, and this is why every day will be different.

What we offer our Care Assistants:

• Hourly rates start from £14.50ph Weekdays up to £15.50ph Weekends
• 45p mileage allowance (TAX FREE)
• Guaranteed hours contract available
• Double pay on Bank holidays
• 28 days holiday pro rata
• Full training induction
• Opportunity to complete a NVQ qualification
• Ongoing training and support
• Full and Part time hours available – you choose!!
• Flexible working
• Pension scheme
• Refer a friend schemes - £300 in your pocket!

NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE

It is essential that all of our Care Assistants:

• Have authorisation to work in the UK
• Have a full UK driving licence and ownership of a car, as this is a community based role.

How will you make a difference?

• Promoting customer independence and wellbeing, how about a nice day trip to the beach, a walk round the local park, or even a nice slice of cake, a cuppa and a good chat!
• Supporting customers with personal care such as washing and dressing, medication.
• Helping with the cleaning or even cooking a lovely meal