Health Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; England; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in home care is seeking Health Care Assistants to support elderly and vulnerable community members. This role offers flexible working hours, extensive training, and opportunities for career progression, all within a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference. Strong candidates will possess a full UK driving licence and have a passion for providing quality care.

Benefits

Paid travel time between calls

Mileage paid

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Staff benefits including private healthcare

Free uniform

Flexible working hours

Career progression opportunities

Refer a friend scheme

Support from colleagues and office staff

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and your own vehicle are required.
• Training provided for medication assistance and manual handling.
• Opportunities for further accredited training (NVQs/QCF/NFCE).

Responsibilities

• Provide anti-discriminatory care and support valuing each customer.
• Assist with personal care and domestic chores.
• Monitor and record visit details on PASS system.

Skills

Anti-discriminatory care

Personal care

Monitoring and recording

Use of aids and personal equipment

Medication assistance

Job description

Join Bluebird Care as a Health Care Assistant

At Bluebird Care, we are dedicated to protecting and caring for our elderly and vulnerable community members every day, not just during crises. Our team is composed of compassionate individuals who go above and beyond to ensure our customers are safe, protected, and cared for in their own homes. We are looking to expand this team.

Are you currently out of work, on reduced hours, or in an employment gap? Are you seeking stable employment with flexibility, training, and full support, whether for the short or long term? Or are you considering a career change?

Working for Bluebird Care provides a sense of pride and fulfillment. Supporting our vulnerable community members is incredibly rewarding, especially during times when they need help the most. We prioritize safety and protection for both staff and customers, providing extensive training, guidance, and equipment to ensure effective infection control.

One of the key benefits of working with Bluebird Care is the personal fulfillment it offers. Making a difference in a customer's day provides a unique sense of achievement. Our work is diverse, involving meeting new people and adapting to various environments, ensuring there is never a dull moment. We aim for happy staff and happy customers.

If you're interested in making a difference in our communities, apply now and we will be in touch.

Please note: A full UK driving licence and your own vehicle are required for this role.

Responsibilities of Our Health Care Assistant

• Provide anti-discriminatory care and support that values the whole person
• Respect each customer's choices regarding their care and support
• Assist with personal care
• Prompt or assist with medication (training provided), meal preparation, light domestic chores, and companionship
• Use aids and personal equipment safely, respecting customer dignity
• Monitor and record visit details on our PASS system
• Report any changes or concerns to your line manager promptly
• Manual handling training provided
• Competitive salary: £9.50/hr during the week, £10.25/hr at weekends, and £15.50/hr on bank holidays
• Paid travel time between calls at the basic hourly rate (£8.72/hr)
• Mileage paid at 30p per mile (up to 45p on the Gov. website)
• Paid for short-notice cancellations
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays after probation
• Opportunities for career progression and further accredited training (NVQs/QCF/NFCE)
• Refer a friend or family member scheme: £80 (terms apply)
• Company pension scheme
• Staff benefits including private healthcare and NHS top-up for dental, glasses, etc.
• Free uniform
• Flexible working hours and weekend shifts
• Part of the Care Workers Charity, offering financial support and advice
• Ongoing support from colleagues and office staff