Care Assistant

Bluebirdcarecareers; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider is seeking a caring and dedicated Care Assistant to support clients in Sherborne and surrounding areas. Responsibilities include providing personalized care, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring client comfort. Candidates must have a full UK driving license and vehicle access. Full and part-time hours are available, with comprehensive training offered to enhance skills.

Benefits

70p per mile travel allowance

Uniform and PPE provided

Ongoing career development

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Previous care experience beneficial but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with personal care including bathing and grooming.
• Help with meal preparation and nutrition.

Skills

Kind, compassionate attitude

Great communication skills

Ability to follow care plans

Job description

Location: Sherborne and surrounding areas

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
• 70p per mile travel and mileage
• Full and part time hours offered (must include alternate weekend hours and some evening work)
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• 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
• Right to work in the UK (visa switch not offered)
• 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 South Somersetis an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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