Female Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £13.70–£20.55

Paid travel time

Paid Fuel - 45p per mile

Enhanced Bank Holiday rate £20.55

Referral scheme £400

Induction paid

Flexible hours

Paid annual leave

Uniform provided

Shadowing programme

Job summary

Bluebird Care is seeking a Female Care Assistant to join our team in Alnwick. You’ll support customers in their own homes, helping with daily living activities and promoting independence.

We offer competitive pay from £13.70 to £20.55 per hour, paid travel time, and a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants should hold a full driving licence and be able to work alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• Full Driving Licence and own reliable vehicle.
• Ability to commit to working alternate weekends.
• Right to work in the UK without sponsorship or visa transfer.

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.

Job description

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£13.70 - £20.55 per hour. Paid Travel Time. Referral Scheme. Access to Health & Social Care qualifications

Working Hours:

Full Time / Part Time

Location:

Alnwick| Amble| Beadnell| Seahouses| Bamburgh| Belford

Closing Date:

30/09/2026

Job Category:

Care Delivery

Job Introduction

Female Care Assistant

Location: Alnwick

Bluebird Care – Where you change lives

We’re the best at what we do and it’s all thanks to talented people like you. As the leading Home Care provider, we take pride in our work - and we’re looking for a caring and dedicatedCare Assistantto join ourCare Expert Teamand help us set the standard.

Our customers should feel comfortable in their own homes, and we help them do exactly that. You’ll be supporting people in all aspects of daily living, working independently or as part of a team who that is supportive every step of the way. This isn’t just a job, this is a chance to bring purpose and dignity to someone’s life.

If you’re ready to take on a new challenge, supporting our customers with the best quality care, then this is where you belong.

Responsibilities

As aCare Assistantyour key responsibilities will include:

• 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

Our Care Assistants benefit from:

• £13.70 per hour
• Paid travel time
• Paid Fuel - 45p per mile
• Enhanced Bank Holiday rate at £20.55 per hour
• Access to Health & Social Care qualifications
• £400 referral scheme for introducing new carers (T&C’s apply)
• Fully paid inductionin line with the Care Certificate
• Flexible hours
• Paid annual leave
• Uniform provided
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Shadowing programme with experienced healthcare assistants to ensure you are comfortable with your role and responsibilities

Requirements

• Full Driving Licence & your own reliable vehicle
• To be able to commit to working alternate weekends
• Right to work in the UK without requiring spοnsοrship or vіsa transfer

We can offer you a stable career in these uncertain times.

Section 7(2b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies that there is a genuine occupational requirement for female staff for these positions.