Care Assistant - Drivers Only

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

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Wakefield is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join their expert team. In this role, you will provide tailored care to clients, assist with personal tasks, and support their daily living activities. The ideal candidate will have a kind demeanor, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. Training will be provided, and a supportive team environment is guaranteed. Enhanced pay rates on bank holidays and ongoing career development will be offered.

Benefits

Full induction training

Uniform and PPE provided

Regular support and career development

Enhanced bank holiday rates

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not necessary, as full 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 and nutrition.
• Support with medication and prescriptions.
• Carry out light housework like tidying and cleaning.

Skills

Kind, compassionate attitude

Great communication skills

Ability to follow care plans

Job description

• Salary details: £12.50 - £12.50 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 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
• Enhanced bank holiday rates
• 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
• 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. With professional training provided, you can keep doing what you love to the highest of standards.

Bluebird Care Wakefield & Kirklees 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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