Home Care Assistant — Flexible Hours & Training

Bluebird Care; Peterborough, Oundle; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebird Care Peterborough is looking for a caring and dependable Care Assistant to support clients in their homes across Peterborough and surrounding areas. The role offers full-time, part-time and weekend shifts with comprehensive induction and ongoing expert training.

You will provide personal care, assist with meals, support medications and help with light housework while building trusted relationships with service users and their families.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Kind, compassionate attitude and calm approach to care
• Great communication skills and ability to build positive relationships
• Ability to follow care plans
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided

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
• Full time & Part time hours available
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support

Skills

Care and compassion

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

Bluebird Care Peterborough is looking for a caring and dependable Care Assistant to support clients in their homes across Peterborough and surrounding areas. The role offers full-time, part-time and weekend shifts with comprehensive induction and ongoing expert training.

You will provide personal care, assist with meals, support medications and help with light housework while building trusted relationships with service users and their families.