Compassionate Care Assistant | Paid Travel & Full Training

Bluebird Care; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

Milage allowance

Induction and training

Uniform provided

PPE provided

28 days leave

Job summary

Bluebird Care East Lothian is hiring a Care Assistant to support clients at home. You will provide high-quality, person-centred care, assist with personal care, meals and medication, and help with daily activities in a supportive team.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are preferred. Benefits include paid travel time, mileage at 40p per mile, uniform and PPE, ongoing training, and 28 days annual leave pro rata for part-time staff.

Qualifications

• Great communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• A kind, compassionate attitude and a calm approach to care.
• Ability to follow care plans.

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

Communication skills

Compassionate attitude

Calm approach to care

Ability to follow care plans

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Bluebird Care East Lothian is hiring a Care Assistant to support clients at home. You will provide high-quality, person-centred care, assist with personal care, meals and medication, and help with daily activities in a supportive team.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are preferred. Benefits include paid travel time, mileage at 40p per mile, uniform and PPE, ongoing training, and 28 days annual leave pro rata for part-time staff.