Home Care Driver & Assistant — Compassionate Support

Bluebird Care; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAID shadowing shifts

PAID e-Learning hours

Guaranteed hours after probation

Career progression

Monthly staff awards

Blue Light Card

Employee discounts

Job summary

Bluebird Care Cardiff and the Vale is seeking a caring and dedicated Care Assistant to join our expert team. You will support customers in their own homes with personal care, meals, medication management and daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.

We offer paid training hours, paid shadowing shifts, guaranteed hours after probation, and clear career progression. Competitive hourly pay includes enhanced rates on holidays, with discounts via the Blue Light Card.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
• Living in the local area.
• Ability to work alternate weekends.
• Commit to working a minimum of one evening shift per week.
• Care experience is beneficial but not required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential personal care and companionship.
• Assist with meal prep, shopping, and household tasks.
• Support with medication management.
• Encourage independence to help customers stay in their own homes.
• PAID hours for E-Learning and PAID shadowing shifts.
• Guaranteed Hours Contracts after probation.
• Career progression opportunities - internal promotions.
• Monthly staff awards and social events; Blue Light Card discounts.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Local area resident

Alternate weekends

Evening shifts

Compassionate attitude

Excellent communication

Follow care plans

Job description

Bluebird Care Cardiff and the Vale is seeking a caring and dedicated Care Assistant to join our expert team. You will support customers in their own homes with personal care, meals, medication management and daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.

We offer paid training hours, paid shadowing shifts, guaranteed hours after probation, and clear career progression. Competitive hourly pay includes enhanced rates on holidays, with discounts via the Blue Light Card.