Weekend Care Assistant

Bluebird Care; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 20,664 - 21,628; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free mileage at 35p per mile

Paid DBS and shadowing

4 weeks paid annual leave

Company pension and private medical insurance

Refer-a-friend bonus

Career progression with funded qualifications

Job summary

Bluebird Care in Bromley is seeking compassionate and reliable Care Assistants to provide essential support in the community. Responsibilities include personal care, meal preparation, and companionship for vulnerable adults. You will benefit from comprehensive training and flexible working arrangements, allowing you to choose day or evening shifts.

The role requires living within commuting distance of Bromley and access to a car for work. Bluebird Care is committed to high-quality care and offers various perks, including a company pension and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• You must live in or within reasonable commuting distance of Bromley.
• Access to a car for work purposes is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential support with everyday tasks such as personal care, meal preparation, and companionship.
• Complete the Care Certificate with ongoing support and training.

Skills

Kindness

Dependability

Personal care

Meal preparation

Medication support

Companionship

Job description

• Salary details: £15.00 - £15.70 per hour

£15.00 – £15.70 - Increasing with Senior and Mentor rates | 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 Bromley.

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, with opportunities for day and evening shifts.

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 or within a reasonable commute of Bromley and have access to a car that you can use for work.

What are we offering in return?

• Tax‑free mileage at 35p per mile
• Paid DBS, paid shadowing and £336 training and passing probation completion
• 4 weeks paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Company pension and opt‑in private medical insurance
• Refer‑a‑friend bonus (£265) 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 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.