Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading home care provider in Gateshead is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join their Care Expert Team. In this role, you will provide high-quality care tailored to individuals’ needs and assist with personal care, meal preparation, and medication support. The ideal candidate has a compassionate attitude, great communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. Training is provided for all, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Expert training

Flexible shift patterns

Uniform and PPE provided

Ongoing career development

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Great communication skills and ability to build positive relationships.
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not a necessity 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, preparation and nutrition.
• Support with medication and prescriptions.
• Carry out light housework like tidying and cleaning.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Great communication skills

Ability to follow care plans

Job description

Overview

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 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.

Salary details: £13.20 - £16.50 per hour

£13.20 per hour | Expert training | Flexible shift patterns

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
• 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
• The right to work in the UK - we do not have a sp0nsorship licence
• 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 Gatesheadis an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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