Senior Care Assistant - [Location]

Bluebird Care; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home care service provider is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join their team. The role offers flexibility with full-time or part-time hours and comprehensive training. Ideal candidates should have a valid UK driving licence and a commitment to caring for customers as family. Competitive pay rates and various benefits are included.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Mileage allowance

Pro-rata 28 days holiday

Full training induction

Ongoing training and support

Flexible working options

Pension scheme

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Full and valid UK driving licence required.
• Excellent level of English essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care duties.
• Administering medication.
• Promoting customer health and well-being.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication

Job description

Providing Quality Care

Bluebird Care started as a small family business in 2004, and today we are proud to be one of the largest providers of home care services across the UK. What makes us different? We’re committed to keeping people in the comfort of their own homes, helping with everything from everyday tasks to complex care needs. Every customer is unique, and this is reflected in our daily work.

Roles And Responsibilities As a Care Assistant

1. Providing personal care duties
2. Administering medication
3. Manual handling, using equipment where required
4. Promoting customer health and well-being, enabling them to live their lives to the full

Your Experience and Suitability for the Care Assistant Role

Previous experience isn’t essential. We value compassion, care, and patience above all. We want team members who genuinely care for our customers as if they were family. We ensure comprehensive training and development to equip you for the role.

Minimum Requirements

• Full and valid UK driving licence
• Access to a car
• Right to work in the UK
• Excellent level of English

We Care About You

Our roles offer flexibility to fit around your home life. You can choose full-time or part-time hours—just let us know your availability. We ask for flexibility from you as well, including working specific dates and times.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay rates (£11.25ph weekdays, up to £12.35ph weekends)
• 28p mileage allowance
• Pro-rata 28 days holiday
• Full training induction and 12-week mentorship
• Ongoing training and support
• Flexible working options
• Pension scheme
• Smartphone technology
• Free uniform

We celebrate our team throughout the year, whether it’s birthdays, holidays, or just because. We’re a family committed to supporting each other every day.

Additional Opportunities During COVID-19

We have continued to deliver essential support during the pandemic and are expanding our team of Support Workers. We are recruiting for senior care assistants to join us during this period, offering stability, safety, and rewarding roles.

Senior Care Assistant Benefits

• Flexible hours to suit your work-life balance
• Competitive pay, with full-time, part-time, day, evening, and weekend options
• Care experience required
• Must have a driver’s license and access to a vehicle or motorbike
• Free training and paid induction (£250 after passing probation)
• Referral scheme rewards
• Free uniforms and annual clothing allowance
• Free mobile phone or compensation for own
• Private healthcare scheme
• Bonus and reward schemes
• Company pension plan

This is a discretionary payment after a 3-4 month probation period.

If you’re returning to work, semi-retired, or retired and seeking a rewarding role, consider becoming a Senior Care Assistant with us. We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact us at: Tel: [phone] or email