Female Care Assistant - Switch available

Bluebird Care Durham North; Basingstoke; Presencial; GBP 23.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

£400 joining bonus

Full induction and ongoing training

Free L3 Health & Social Care diplomas

EOL-accredited qualification

Descripción de la vacante

Bluebird Care Durham North is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support our customers in their own homes across Basingstoke, Newbury and Hook. You will deliver high-quality personal care and practical support.

Join a friendly, professional team; full-time hours available, with day and weekend shifts; comprehensive induction and ongoing training, DBS checks, and a commitment to dignity and independence for our clients.

Formación

• 6 months UK domiciliary care experience is essential.
• DBS on the update service preferred.
• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high-quality, person-centered care in home settings.
• Assist with personal care tasks and daily living activities.
• Support with meals, mobility, and medication reminders.
• Coordinate with families and care teams to maintain routines.
• Document care plans and follow safeguarding procedures.

Conocimientos

Full UK driving licence

Access to a vehicle

DBS check on update service

Compassionate attitude

Excellent communication

Team player

Care experience

Descripción del empleo

• Salary details: £13.70 - £16.60 per hour

• Location: Basingstoke, Newbury & Hook
• Contract type: Care Delivery
• Salary details: £13.70 - £16.60 per hour

Guaranteed contract of £25,000 per annum

£13.70ph Week Days & £14.10ph Weekends plus seprate travel time paid at £13.50ph and Mileage at 30p per mile £16.60ph Bank holidays

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 for both Adults and Children, we take pride in our work - and we’re looking for a caring and dedicated Care Assistant to join our CareTeam and 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 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.

Shift Patterns Available

• Pattern 1- Weekly: Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 7 am - 10 pm; Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday off every week
• Pattern 2 - Week 1: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 7 am - 10 pm; Friday 5 pm- 10 pm; Thursday, Saturday & Sunday OFF
• Week 2 of Pattern 2: Monday & Tuesday, 7 am - 10 pm. Wednesday & Thursday OFF. Friday 5 pm - 10 pm. Saturday & Sunday 7 am -10 pm

Requirements

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Confident driver ( our customers live in rural areas)
• You must currently live in the West Berkshire area or North Hampshire
• 6 months UK dom care experience is essential
• DBS on the update service (preferred)
• Good team player
• A kind, compassionate attitude and a calm approach to care
• Great communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Ability to follow care plans & put the customer's needs at the forefront
• EOL experience & Dementia care experience essential
• Adaptability and commitment to the role

Responsibilities

As a Care Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s individual needs
• Assist with personal care (e.g. bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Support people to maintain social activities in the community
• 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

Benefits

• Guaranteed contracts for £25,000 PA
• Full-time hours
• £400 joining Bonus
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Free L3 Health & Social Care accredited Diplomas
• Free EOL-accredited qualification