Orpington Area Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; Bromley; Vor Ort; GBP 20.526 - 21.628; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Tax-free mileage

Paid DBS

4 weeks paid annual leave

Company pension

Refer-a-friend bonus

Career progression with funded qualifications

Zusammenfassung

Bluebird Care in Bromley is seeking Care Assistants (Drivers Required) to provide vital support to vulnerable individuals in Orpington. The role offers flexible shifts and a competitive pay rate ranging from £14.90 to £15.70 per hour, with the potential for progression.

Applicants should demonstrate kindness and dependability, with training provided to ensure confidence in delivering high-quality care. Additional perks include paid DBS, generous annual leave, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifikationen

• Must live in or near Orpington and have access to a car for work.
• Genuine commitment to providing high-quality care.

Aufgaben

• Provide personal care, meal preparation, medication support, and companionship.
• Complete the Care Certificate with comprehensive training.

Kenntnisse

Kindness

Dependability

Care for vulnerable adults

Jobbeschreibung

• Salary details: £14.90 - £15.70 per hour

Care Assistant (Driver Required) - Orpington

£14.90 – £15.70 post-probation (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 in Orpington.

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. You must live in or within reasonable commuting distance of Sevenoaks and be fully committed to delivering high-quality care.

You will need to live in Orpington and have access to a car that you can use for work.

What are we offering in return:

• £14.90 - £15.00 per hour probationary rate
• £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 payment
• 4 weeks paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Company pension and opt‑in private medical insurance
• Refer‑a‑friend bonus (up to £500)
• Career progression with funded qualifications (L2–L5)
• Comprehensive and ongoing training, supportive team and smart technology that makes your job easier

We are particularly interested in hearing from carers who live in BR5 (St Mary Cray, St Paul's Cray, Petts Wood) and BR6 (Orpington, Locksbottom, Farnborough, Chelsfield and surrounding areas).

Bluebird Care Bromley 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.