Lewisham & Southwark Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,526 - 21,628; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

4 weeks paid annual leave

Career progression opportunities

Tax-free mileage reimbursement

Company pension and optional private medical insurance

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Bluebird Care in Lewisham & Southwark is looking for enthusiastic Care Assistants to provide essential support to vulnerable individuals. Role includes personal care, meal prep, and companionship with flexible shifts available.

Candidates must show compassion and reliability, and training is provided. The role offers competitive pay ranging from £14.90 to £15.70 per hour, plus benefits like paid leave and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care to vulnerable adults is desirable.
• Must be dependable and show genuine care for patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to clients in their homes.
• Assist with meal preparation and medication support.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Compassionate care

Meal preparation

Medication support

Communication skills

Job description

• Salary details: £14.90 - £15.70 per hour

Competitive rates from £14.90 – £15.70 (with opportunities to increase up to £16.60 per hour) | Flexible Shifts | Outstanding Training

Bluebird Care is the UK’s leading provider of private Care at Home. We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable Care Assistants to join our growing team providing a high-quality and much-needed service to vulnerable people all over Lewisham & Southwark.

We understand the importance of work–life balance, which is why we offer flexible working. Tell us the hours you can manage and we’ll do our best to match them. We offer full-time, part-time and guaranteed hour contracts, with opportunities for day shifts, evening and weekend work, night shifts and live-in care.

What you’ll do:

Our Care Assistants work out in the community providing essential support with everyday tasks such as personal care, meal preparation, medication support and companionship. You’ll receive comprehensive training, paid shadowing and ongoing support while completing the Care Certificate, ensuring you feel confident and valued in your role.

What we’re looking for:

Kind, dependable healthcare assistants who genuinely care about improving the quality of life for vulnerable adults and be fully committed to delivering high-quality care.

You will need to live in or within a reasonable commute of Lewisham & Southwark and have access to a car that you can use for work.

What are we offering in return:

• £14.90 – £15.00 per hour preprobation
• £15.05 – £15.70 per hour post probation
• Tax-free mileage at 35p per mile
• Paid DBS, paid shadowing and £336 training and passing probation
• 4 weeks paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Company pension and opt-in private medical insurance
• Refer-a-friend bonus (up to £500) and loyalty bonuses
• Career progression with funded qualifications (L2–L5)
• Comprehensive and ongoing training, supportive team and smart technology that makes your job easier

Important:

We accept visa transfers, however you must already be sponsored and based in our local area. You must also be a driver with access to a car for work purposes.

Bluebird Care Lewisham & Southwark is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DBS checking and references will be undertaken for all healthcare assistants in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.