Home Care Support Worker

TipTopJob; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE provided

Full induction and ongoing training

Regular local team support

Job summary

Bluebird Care Calderdale and Bradford is looking for caring, reliable Care Assistants to support customers in their own homes across Halifax and Brighouse. Flexible shifts and full training are provided, with opportunity to make a real difference in people’s day.

You don’t need prior care experience as we provide comprehensive induction and ongoing support. A full UK driving licence and access to your own car are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to your own car.
• Applicants must have an existing and unrestricted right to work in the UK for this role.
• No previous care experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Visit customers in their homes and provide support based on individual needs.
• Assist with personal care such as washing and dressing.
• Support customers with medication.
• Prepare meals and help with nutrition.
• Light housework, laundry and keeping the home comfortable.
• Provide companionship and a friendly face.
• Support customers to maintain independence and follow care plans.
• Keep accurate records and communicate with the team.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Good communication

Independent working

Job description

Locations: Halifax and Brighouse

A GBP 13.00 per hour + 25p per mile

Flexible shifts: 7am:2pm and 4pm:10pm

Full training provided

A full UK driving licence and access to your own car are essential for this role.

Please note: Applicants must have an existing and unrestricted right to work in the UK for this role.

Looking for a job where you can genuinely make a difference to someones day?

Bluebird Care Calderdale and Bradford is looking for kind, reliable people to join our team of Care Assistants, supporting customers in their own homes across Halifax and Brighouse.

You dont necessarily need previous care experience. What matters most is that youre compassionate, dependable and comfortable helping people with the everyday things that allow them to stay safe, happy and independent at home.

Whether youre already working in care or looking for a completely new career, well give you the training and ongoing support you need.

Duties

No two days in care are exactly the same. You will visit customers in their own homes and provide support based on their individual needs.

This Could Include

• Helping with washing, dressing and other personal care
• Supporting customers with medication
• Preparing meals and helping with food and nutrition
• Helping with light housework, laundry and keeping the home comfortable
• Providing companionship and a friendly face
• Supporting customers to maintain their independence
• Following individual care plans and keeping accurate records
• Getting to know the people you support and noticing when something doesnt seem quite right

Sometimes the most important part of the visit is simply taking the time to have a chat and make sure someone is okay.

The ideal candidate

You dont need to have worked as a Care Assistant before, as full training will be provided.

You Will Need

• A full UK driving licence and access to your own car
• Applicants must have an existing and unrestricted right to work in the UK for this role.
• A caring, patient and compassionate approach
• Good communication skills
• To be reliable and comfortable working independently
• The confidence to support people with personal care
• A genuine desire to help people live independently in their own homes

Previous experience in care is welcome, but it isnt essential.

What youll receive

• A GBP 13.00 per hour
• 25p mileage allowance per mile
• Flexible shift patterns
• Morning shifts from 7am:2pm
• Evening shifts from 4pm:10pm
• Full induction and ongoing training
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support from a friendly local team
• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities

Why Bluebird Care?

Care isnt just about completing a list of tasks. Its about treating people with dignity, getting to know them and helping them continue living life on their own terms.

Youll be trusted to work independently, but youll have a supportive team behind you whenever you need them.

If youre caring, dependable and would like a role where the work you do genuinely matters, wed love to hear from you.

Bluebird Care Calderdale and Bradford is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

DBS checks and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practice.