Care Assistant - Bude

Bluebird Care Durham North; Cornwall (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Flexible shifts

Uniform & PPE

28 days leave

Bonus program

Health cash plan

24/7 support

Job summary

Bluebird Care Cornwall North is seeking a caring and dedicated Care Assistant to join the Care Expert Team and help set the standard. You will support customers in all aspects of daily living, often independently or as part of a team, providing high-quality, person-centred care in their own homes.

The role offers flexible shift patterns, full induction, and ongoing expert training. A UK driving licence is required to travel between locations, with competitive hourly rates and mileage

Qualifications

• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Compassionate and calm approach to care.
• Great communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Ability to follow care plans.
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not a necessity as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s individual needs.
• Assist with personal care (e.g. bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Help with meal prepping, preparation and nutrition.
• Support with medication, prescriptions and safe disposal.
• Carry out light housework like tidying, laundry and general cleaning.

Skills

Driving licence

Compassionate attitude

Communication skills

Follow care plans

Care experience beneficial

Job description

Care Assistant

Location: Bude (and surrounding areas)

£13.80/hr weekdays, £14.30/hr weekends, £24/hr Bank Holidays, £12.71/hr travel time, 35p/mile mileage rate | Expert training | Flexible shift patterns

Bluebird Care – Where you change lives

We’re the best at what we do and it’s all thanks to talented people like you. As the leading Home Care provider, we take pride in our work - and we’re looking for a caring and dedicated Care Assistant to join our Care Expert Team and help us set the standard.

Our customers should feel comfortable in their own homes, and we help them do exactly that. You’ll be supporting people in all aspects of daily living, working independently or as part of a team who that is supportive every step of the way. This isn’t just a job, this is a chance to bring purpose and dignity to someone’s life.

If you’re ready to take on a new challenge, supporting our customers with the best quality care, then this is where you belong.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s individual needs
• Assist with personal care (e.g. bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Help with meal prepping, preparation and nutrition
• Support with medication, prescriptions and safe disposal
• Carry out light housework like tidying, laundry and general cleaning
• Be a dependable friendly, familiar face for all the customers you care for

Benefits

• £13.80/hr weekdays, £14.30/hr weekends, £24/hr Bank Holidays, £12.71/hr travel time, 35p/mile mileage rate
• Part time / full time
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Flexible shift patterns
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support
• 28 days annual leave, pro rate
• Monthly attendance based bonus
• Free Health Cash Scheme membership once probation has been completed

Requirements

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• A kind, compassionate attitude and a calm approach to care
• Great communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Ability to follow care plans
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not a necessity as full training will be provided

Salary details: £13.80 - £24.00 per hour

Location: Cornwall North

Contract type: Care Delivery

Bluebird Care Cornwall North is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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