Compassionate Care Assistant | Driving Licence + Training

Bluebird Care; Lytham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£100 loyalty voucher on work anniversи

Full paid induction training

Mentoring for first 12 weeks

Ongoing paid training and support

CareFriends Reward Points

Weekend standby payments (£45/slot)

Company pension (NEST)

Smartphone for work

Carer of the month voucher

Regular staff & customer socials

Job summary

Bluebird Care in Lytham & Fylde is seeking a caring Care Assistant. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required. You will support customers in their homes, following care plans and delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

The role offers full-time and part-time hours, great training, mentoring, and ongoing paid development. DBS checks will be completed in line with regulations, and Bluebird Care emphasises equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Kind, compassionate attitude with a calm approach to care.
• Great communication skills and ability to build positive relationships.
• Ability to follow care plans.
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not required with training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s needs.
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Help with meal prep and nutrition.
• Support with medication, prescriptions and safe disposal.
• Carry out light housework like tidying, laundry and cleaning.
• Be a dependable, friendly face for the customers you care for.
• Higher pay rates for those with industry recognised qualifications.
• £100 loyalty voucher on each work anniversary.
• Full paid induction training.
• Mentoring for the first 12 weeks.
• Ongoing paid training and support.
• CareFriends Reward Points (£1 per point).
• Weekend standby payments of £45 per slot plus hourly rate.
• Company pension scheme (NEST).
• Smartphone technology to manage tasks.
• Full-time and part-time hours available.
• Carer of the month drawn monthly by customer + staff votes (£45 voucher).
• Regular staff and customer socials.

Skills

Driving licence

Compassionate care

Communication

Reliability

Time management

Job description

Bluebird Care in Lytham & Fylde is seeking a caring Care Assistant. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required. You will support customers in their homes, following care plans and delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

The role offers full-time and part-time hours, great training, mentoring, and ongoing paid development. DBS checks will be completed in line with regulations, and Bluebird Care emphasises equal opportunity employment.