Female Care Assistant - Bedford

Bluebird Care; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider is seeking a Female Care Assistant in Bedford to provide personalized care while promoting independence and dignity for clients. The ideal candidate is caring, flexible, and has strong communication skills. Key offerings include competitive pay of £15.40 per hour, paid mileage, guaranteed hours contracts, and comprehensive training. Applicants must have a full UK driving license and the right to work in the UK. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives within the community.

Benefits

Fantastic Pay

Paid Mileage

Guaranteed Hours Contracts

Flexible working patterns

Early pay app

Refer a Friend scheme

Company Pension

Full training provided

Employee Welfare Portal

Funded DBS

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to help and care for others.
• Full UK Driving License and access to own car.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care tailored to the customer's needs.
• Promote independence and dignity.
• Assist with personal care needs including bathing and dressing.
• Provide comfort and companionship.

Skills

Caring

Flexible

Adaptable

Great communication skills

Job description

Female Care Assistant - Bedford and the surrounding villages.

NO TIER 2 COS OR 20 HRS APPLICATIONS BEING TAKEN - PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF THIS APPLIES TO YOU AS YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

Bluebird Care Bedford are looking for caring, flexible, and adaptable people who believe that care matters and are committed to providing the highest quality of care and support so our customers can remain in their own homes.

What’s in it for you?

• Fantastic Pay - £15.40 per hour
• Paid Mileage @ £0.30 pence per mile
• Guaranteed Hours Contracts – no zero hours!
• Flexible working patterns – ensuring work life balance.
• Early pay app – access up to 50% of your pay each week in advance of payday, helping to manage your personal finances.
• Local routes around Bedford and surrounding villages – meaning more time spent with your customers and less time on the road travelling.
• Refer a Friend scheme – worth £250 per candidate
• Company Pension
• Full training provided, plus fantastic career and continuous development opportunities.
• Employee Welfare Portal – offering support and advice to all our team when they need it most.
• Funded DBS

What will you be doing as a Care Assistant?

All you need is a genuine desire to help someone, to really care…. Here are some of the ways you will support your customer…

• Personalised care, tailored to the customer’s needs.
• Promote and ensuring independence & dignity.
• Supporting with personal care needs including showering / bathing / dressing / toileting / continence.
• Providing comfort and companionship.
• Assisting with household tasks and meal preparation.
• Assist your customer to access the community, attending appointments, social visits, days out.
• Assist with our customer’s medication.

Essentials

• Caring, Flexible, Adaptable – want to give back and make a real difference
• Great communication skills – real team player
• Full UK Driving License and access to your own car
• Right to work in the UK - UK Passport, UK Birth Certificate, Indefinite Leave or UK Settlement Scheme
• Satisfactory references
• Minimum availability to progress is alternate weekends, both the Saturday and Sunday

We have a superb and comprehensive training programme, achievable career progression opportunities and a dedicated management team, this really is a fantastic opportunity for either an experienced Care Assistant or those eager to forge a new career path as a Care Assistant.

So, are you ready to make a difference in someone’s life in your community today?

If you are interested and would like to know more about being a Care Assistant with Bluebird Care Bedford, please feel free to click apply now!