Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading home care provider in the UK seeks a dedicated Care Assistant to join their expert team. You'll provide high-quality, tailored care to customers in a warm and friendly environment. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and providing companionship. A full UK driving licence and vehicle access are essential. The role offers guaranteed hours, expert training, and ongoing career development opportunities. Join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals in their own homes.

Benefits

Expert training

Guaranteed hours contracts

Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support

Access to pay when needed

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Kind and calm approach to care.
• Previous care experience is a plus but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s individual needs.
• Assist with personal care such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Help with meal preparation and nutrition.
• Support with medication and safe disposal.
• Carry out light housework and cleaning tasks.
• Be a friendly familiar face for all customers.
• Participate in ongoing training and support career development.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Great communication skills

Ability to follow care plans

Job description

• Salary details: £15.00 - £20.00 per hour

*£15.00-£20.00 per hour | 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 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
• Flexible hours. Guaranteed hours contracts available, *dependent on availability
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support
• Hastee pay – access to your pay when you need it most

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

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 Wiltshire North is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are signed up to the Mindful Employer initiative.

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

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