Care Assistant

Bluebirdcarecareers; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join their team in Kingston upon Thames. This role involves providing high-quality care tailored to individual needs, assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and light housework. Ideal candidates should have a kind, compassionate attitude and strong communication skills. Training is provided, making this a rewarding opportunity for both newcomers and experienced caregivers. Join our friendly, supportive team to make a difference in people’s lives.

Benefits

Uniform and PPE provided

Regular support and ongoing career development

Friendly, inclusive team

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Previous care experience is beneficial but 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.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Great communication skills

Ability to follow care plans

Job description

• Salary details: £13.43 - £14.63 per hour

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
• Part Time and Full Time Positions Available
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support

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 Epsom, Kingston and Sutton 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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