Care Assistant – Domiciliary Care (Driver Required)
Ely & Surrounding Villages
Bluebird Care Newmarket & Fenland
£15.80 per hour + 30p per mile paid mileage
Permanent | Full-time & Part-time Care Assistant roles
Job Summary
Bluebird Care Newmarket & Fenland is a family-run, private domiciliary care provider delivering premium, bespoke and person-centred home care .
We are recruiting Care Assistants to deliver high-quality domiciliary care and home care services to customers in Ely and the surrounding villages. This is a community-based Care Assistant role, therefore all Care Assistants must be drivers with their own car .
Whether you are an experienced Care Assistant, Home Care Assistant, Domiciliary Care Worker, or new to care, we provide full Care Assistant training and ongoing support.
Care Assistant Responsibilities
* Delivering person-centred domiciliary care as a Care Assistant in customers’ own homes
* Providing personal care including washing, dressing, and grooming
* Supporting medication administration in line with care plans
* Preparing meals and supporting nutrition
* Carrying out light domestic duties
* Promoting independence, dignity, and choice
* Providing companionship and emotional support
* Following individual care plans and risk assessments
* Completing care records accurately
Care Assistant Pay & Benefits
* £15.80 per hour
* 30p per mile paid mileage
* No zero-hour contracts
* Uniform and PPE provided
* Paid Care Assistant training and development
* Flexible working patterns
* Supportive office and management team
* Regular well-being meetings
* Access to a Registered CBT Counsellor on retainer
Why Join Our Care Assistant Team?
* Premium, family-run private care provider
* Bespoke, personalised, person-centred care model
* Focus on long-term customer relationships
* Supportive, approachable management
* Strong emphasis on quality, dignity, and respect
Care Assistant Requirements
* Full UK driving licence (essential)
* Access to your own car for work (essential)
* Willingness to travel between customer visits
* Availability to work alternate weekends
* Right to work in the UK
* Caring, compassionate, and reliable nature
Previous experience as a Care Assistant, Home Care Assistant, or Domiciliary Care Worker is beneficial but not essential — full training provided.
Additional Information
This Care Assistant role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Female applicants only due to the personal care needs of our customers (Schedule 9, Equality Act 2010).
Apply today to join Bluebird Care Newmarket & Fenland as a Care Assistant and be part of a care provider that truly does care differently.