Evenings & Weekends Care Assistant - Swindon

Bluebird Care; Swindon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local health and care provider in Swindon is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to support elderly and vulnerable clients in their homes. The role involves assisting with daily living tasks, personal care, and companionship. Both full-time and part-time shifts are available, with flexible working hours and commitment to weekends required. Successful candidates will receive training, support, and numerous benefits, including competitive hourly rates and a pension scheme. Join us to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

NHS Healthcare Scheme

Refer a friend bonus

28 days holiday pro rata

Career development opportunities

Free uniform & PPE

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full Driving Licence and have a reliable car.
• Willingness to work alternate weekends.
• Passion for caregiving in the community.

Responsibilities

• Support customers with daily living activities.
• Assist with personal care and medication prompting.
• Provide companionship and light domestic duties.

Skills

Full Driving Licence

Reliable vehicle

Compassion and support skills

Job description

Are you looking for a new start? A fresh challenge with a genuine opportunity to make a difference within your local community? Make the change and start a career in Health & Social Care..

All we ask is that you have a Full Driving Licence and your own reliable car / vehicle. Full training provided.

We are currently recruiting Care Assistants to join our team in the Swindon area. We have both full-time and part-time hours available. Shift patterns are 4pm to 10pm. We ask for a commitment to working alternate weekends.

Our Care Assistants benefit from :

• Weekdays £12.20 / h
• Weekends £14.00 / h
• Enhanced Bank Holiday rates
• PAID Mileage £0.45 / mile
• PAID Travel Time
• NHS Healthcare Scheme including Counselling, GP services and Gym Membership discounts
• Refer a friend bonus scheme - up to £200 each time
• 28 days holiday pro rata
• Blue light card, offering store discounts at retailers e.g., clothing, Halfords as well as a discount on days out to Chessington / Thorpe Park / Alton Towers etc
• Opportunities for career development, both out in the field and office-based
• Support from our Mental Health Champions

PAID induction training + paid shadowing shifts & supervisions

• Ongoing training and support
• Flexible working
• Pension scheme
• Free uniform & PPE

Smartphone technology so you can do everything at the tap of a finger

We care for the elderly and vulnerable in the comfort of their own homes as an alternative to a residential care home. Your role as a Care Assistant will be to support our customers with all aspects of their daily lives including personal care, companionship, medication prompting, meal preparation, light domestic duties and shopping.