Care Assistant - York

Bluebirdcarecareers; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join their team in York. You will provide high-quality care tailored to individual needs, assist with personal care and meal preparation, and support medication management. This role offers £15 per hour+ mileage, expert training, and a friendly, inclusive environment. A full UK driving license and vehicle access are required. This position is an opportunity to bring purpose to people's lives while us providing support every step of the way.

Benefits

Expert training

Structured shift patterns

Uniform and PPE provided

Ongoing career development

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Great communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• Previous care experience is beneficial but full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Kind and compassionate attitude

Great communication skills

Ability to follow care plans

Job description

£15 per hour + 30p per mile | Expert training | Structured shift patterns

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 – 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
• £15 per hour + 30p per mile
• 07:00 - 22:00
• 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

Bluebird Care York 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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