Care Assistant

Bluebirdcarecareers; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider is looking for a Care Assistant in Colchester to join their team. This role includes providing personal care, meal preparation, and companionship. The ideal candidate will have a compassionate approach and good communication skills. Full training is provided along with opportunities for career progression. The position offers competitive pay ranging from £12.75 to £17.50 per hour.

Benefits

Expert training

Friendly team

Ongoing support

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Full Driving Licence and access to your own car.
• Willing to work alternate weekends.
• Living in or near Colchester or Tendring.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and companionship.
• Assist with meal preparation and medication reminders.
• Participate in outings and activities.

Skills

Good communication skills

Compassionate approach

Job description

Care Assistant
Location: Colchester and surrounding areas
£12.75 - £17.50 Days, evenings and weekends | Impactful role | Expert training | Friendly team

Bluebird Care – Where passion becomes expertise

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 person to join our Car Expert Team as a Care Assistant, to help us set the standard.

As a Care Assistant, you’ll help our team grow, support our colleagues, and make a real difference every day. If you’re someone who takes pride in their work, values teamwork, and wants to be part of a supportive and growing business that makes a real difference to their customers, then this is where you belong.

Responsibilities

As a Care Assistant your key responsibilities will include:

• Personal care
• Meal preparation
• Medication reminders
• Companionship and outings
• Enhanced bank holiday rate
• Full training and development opportunities
• Ongoing support from a friendly and committed leadership team
• Professional development and industry-leading training
• Supportive, inclusive team environment
• Career progression opportunities

Requirements

• A kind, compassionate and calm approach to care
• Good communication skills, and the ability to build relationships
• Full Driving Licence and access to your own car
• Living in or near Colchester or Tendring
• Willing to work alternate weekends

If you care deeply, Bluebird Care makes sure you have the time you need to do what you do best, the training so you can keep doing it better and the rewards that delivering such high-quality care deserves.

Bluebird Care Colchester and Tendring is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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