Care Assistant- Andover

Bluebirdcarecareers; Andover; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in the UK seeks dedicated Care Assistants to join their team in Andover. This role involves providing high-quality, tailored care to help customers maintain their dignity and independence. Applicants should have a kind demeanor, excellent communication skills, and preferably some experience in care. You will benefit from expert training, flexible shift patterns, and a health and wellbeing package, ensuring that you thrive while making a genuine difference in others' lives.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing programme

Paid travel time

Full induction and ongoing training

Pension contribution

Company events

Vehicle repairs discounts

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Aged 18+.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Previous care experience (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, tailored care to customers.
• Assist with personal care, nutrition, and hydration.
• Support with medication and light housework.
• Be a dependable and friendly presence for customers.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Education

Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

• Salary details: £13.00 - £19.00 per hour

£13.20-£19/hr | Expert training | Variety of shift patterns

Where You Belong

We’re the best at what we do and it’s all thanks to talented people like you. As the UK's leading home care provider, we take pride in our work - and we’re looking for a caring and dedicated Care Assistant to join our professional care 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.

Join Bluebird Care Andover and Stockbridge - an Outstanding-rated Home and Live-in care provider. This isn’t just a job, this is a chance to bring purpose and dignity to someone’s life.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each customer’s individual needs
• Assist with personal care (e.g. bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Support with nutrition and hydration, inc. meal planning and preparation
• Support with medication and prescriptions
• Carry out light housework inc. tidying, laundry and general cleaning
• Be a dependable, friendly, and familiar face for all our customers
• Paid travel time (£12.22/hr) and mileage
• A variety of shift patterns, inc. day and/or evening work
• Health and wellbeing programme (over £1,000/yr cashback)
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Pension contribution
• Company events, Blue Light Card, Vehicle repairs discounts
• Refer a friend and customer scheme
• Contribution to DBS check

Requirements

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Aged 18+
• Right to Work in the UK (we cannot accept sponsored staff or VISA transfers)
• A kind, compassionate attitude and a calm approach to care
• Weekend hours (every other weekend or one day every weekend)
• Great communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Previous care experience, level 2 in Health and Social Care (desirable)

If you care deeply, Bluebird Care ensure you have the time 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 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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