Compassionate Care Assistant | Flexible Hours & Training

Bluebird Care Durham North; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

Paid fuel 45p per mile

£400 referral scheme

Fully paid induction

Flexible hours

Paid annual leave

Workplace pension

Uniform provided

Career progression

Shadowing programme

Job summary

Bluebird Care Durham North is seeking a Female Care Assistant to provide compassionate in-home support in Alnwick and North Northumberland. This role involves personal care, meal support, and medication assistance, with flexible shift patterns and embedded training.

Ideal candidates will have alternate weekend availability, a valid UK driving licence with a reliable vehicle, and the right to work in the UK. Expect a stable, rewarding role within a supportive team and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and day-to-day support.
• Ability to follow care plans and maintain dignity.
• Good communication and teamwork within a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s needs.
• Assist with personal care such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Help with meals, nutrition and hydration planning.
• Support with medication handling and safe disposal.
• Carry out light housework and general cleaning.
• Be a dependable, friendly face for clients.

Skills

Caregiving

Compassion

Reliability

Driving licence

Job description

Bluebird Care Durham North is seeking a Female Care Assistant to provide compassionate in-home support in Alnwick and North Northumberland. This role involves personal care, meal support, and medication assistance, with flexible shift patterns and embedded training.

Ideal candidates will have alternate weekend availability, a valid UK driving licence with a reliable vehicle, and the right to work in the UK. Expect a stable, rewarding role within a supportive team and competitive hourly pay.