Care Assistant - Camelford

Bluebird Care Durham North; Cornwall (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shift patterns

Induction & ongoing training

Mileage reimbursement

28 days annual leave pro rata

Health Cash Scheme

Job summary

Bluebird Care Cornwall North is seeking a caring Care Assistant to support customers at home, delivering high-quality personal care and daily living support in Camelford and surrounding areas.

You will work with a team or independently, following care plans and providing respectful, dignified assistance to clients in their own homes. Training and ongoing support are provided.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Compassionate, calm approach to care.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, tailored care to customers in their own homes.
• Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming).
• Help with meals, nutrition, and medication support.
• Carry out light housework and maintain a safe home environment.
• Be a dependable, friendly face for customers.

Skills

Driving licence

Compassionate attitude

Communication skills

Care plans

Job description

• Salary details: £13.80 - £24.00 per hour

• Location: Cornwall North
• Contract type: Care Delivery
• Salary details: £13.80 - £24.00 per hour

Care Assistant

Location: Camelford (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

As a Care Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:

• 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

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.