Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading home care provider is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant in Guildford to deliver high-quality, individualized care. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and medication support. The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving licence and a compassionate attitude. Full training provided. This role offers flexible hours, ongoing career development, and a friendly inclusive team environment.

Benefits

Uniform and PPE provided

Full induction and ongoing expert training

Further Training and NVQ funding available

Friendly, inclusive team with support

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.
• A calm approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care tailored to each person's individual needs.
• Assist with personal care such as bathing and dressing.
• Help with meal prepping, preparation and nutrition.

Skills

Kind and 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 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.

Salary details

• Salary details: £15.00 - £19.00 per hour

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
• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support
• Further Training and NVQ funding available

Requirements

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• We are NOT currently accepting sponsored applications
• 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 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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