Sevenoaks Salaried Care Assistant (driver)

Bluebird Care Durham North; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 16,250 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Tax-free mileage at 25p per mile

4 weeks paid annual leave and 8 Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme

Opt-in private medical insurance

Job summary

Bluebird Care Durham North in Sevenoaks is hiring a Salaried Care Assistant. In this role, you will help vulnerable individuals live independently by providing essential support and care in their homes.

The position offers a competitive rate of £13.00 per hour, with flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle. You will receive full training and the opportunity for career advancement within the company.

Join a dedicated team that values your skills and offers a supportive working environment!

Qualifications

• People who care deeply about improving the life experience of vulnerable members of the community.
• 100% commitment to helping improve the quality of life of vulnerable adults.
• Have access to a car for work.

Responsibilities

• Support customers with a variety of everyday tasks.
• Help customers to live independently in their own homes.
• Complete The Care Certificate with support.

Skills

Caring and compassionate attitude

Reliability

Commitment to improving quality of life

Ability to work independently

Job description

Location: Sevenoaks

Salaried Care Assistant

Earn from £26,000 (full-time) £16,250 (part-time) | Full expert training provided | Flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle

Bluebird Care is the UK’s leading provider of private Care at Home. We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable care assistants to join our thriving agency providing a high-quality and much-needed service to vulnerable people all over Sevenoaks.

Contract type: Care Delivery

Salary details: £13.00 per hour (paid travel time)

What will you be doing?

Our Care Assistants work out in the community helping our customers to live independently in their own homes. You will support customers with a variety of everyday tasks. You will get thorough training, shadowing a mentor or experienced member of the team, and support while completing The Care Certificate.

Who are we looking for?

• People who care deeply about improving the life experience of vulnerable members of the community, who have a caring and compassionate attitude, and who are reliable.
• 100% commitment to helping improve the quality of life of vulnerable adults.
• Live in or within a reasonable commute of Bromley.
• Have access to a car for work.
• Accept V1SA transfers (must already be sponsored and based in our area).

What are we offering in return?

• A friendly team of dedicated and supportive colleagues
• Competitive rates of basic pay: £13.00 per hour (paid travel time)
• Paid DBS
• Tax‑free mileage paid at 25p per mile
• 4 weeks paid annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays
• A genuine opportunity for career progression in a high-growth sector
• A comprehensive pre‑work training programme
• Paid shadowing
• Training paid at a total of £350, paid in two instalments.
• Up to £500 refer‑a‑friend bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Opt‑in private medical insurance scheme
• A route to funded formal qualifications (e.g. L2/L3/L5 Diplomas in Health & Social Care)
• On‑going training and support from a friendly office team
• Work with leading edge Smartphone technology
• Loyalty bonus

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Full and part time working hours – you choose.
• Flexible working – hours to suit you and your life.
• Guaranteed hour contracts available

Bluebird Care Sevenoaks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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