Home Care Assistant — Driving Role with Training

Bluebird Care; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

Full induction training and ongoing/co

Dementia training as standard

Paid DBS

Paid Social Care Wales Registration

Free uniform and company smartphone

Real career progression opportunities

Job summary

Bluebird Care in Newport is seeking Home Care Assistants to join our award-winning team to support clients in their own homes across Newport and surrounding areas. Driving is required to reach clients, and you will be paid for travel time and mileage as part of the role.

We offer full induction training and ongoing coaching, with flexible hours between 7am and 10pm and shifts including every other weekend. A car and license are essential, and you must have excellent English and the right to work

Qualifications

• Full and valid UK driving licence required.
• Access to a car/vehicle.
• Excellent level of English.
• Right to work in the UK; not eligible for sponsorship.
• Age 18+.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care.
• Administering medication.
• Manual handling of equipment when required.
• Promoting health and wellbeing of clients.
• Providing companionship and helping with activities/appointments.
• Planning, preparing and cooking meals.
• Shopping and domestic tasks within the home.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Access to a car

Excellent English

Willing to work weekends

Job description

Bluebird Care in Newport is seeking Home Care Assistants to join our award-winning team to support clients in their own homes across Newport and surrounding areas. Driving is required to reach clients, and you will be paid for travel time and mileage as part of the role.

We offer full induction training and ongoing coaching, with flexible hours between 7am and 10pm and shifts including every other weekend. A car and license are essential, and you must have excellent English and the right to work