Care Assistant

Bluebirdcarecareers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Chard, UK is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join their expert team. The role includes providing tailored care, personal support, and fostering positive relationships with customers. Ideal candidates should possess a compassionate attitude and a full UK driving license. Flexible shifts of 20-35 hours per week are offered, with full training provided.

Benefits

Mileage and travel pay

Flexible shifts

Ongoing expert training

Company pension scheme

Uniform and PPE provided

24/7 team support

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is mandatory.
• Right to work in the UK is required (no sponsorship or visa switch offered).
• Previous care experience beneficial, but not necessary as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with personal care tasks like bathing and grooming.
• Support customers with meal preparation and nutrition.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Great communication skills

Ability to follow care plans

Job description

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

• 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 mileage and travel pay
• Up to 20 - 35 hrs a week (very flexible shifts offered)
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Enrolment in company pension scheme
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support

Requirements

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship or visa switch 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 Somerset 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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