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 Professional Team and help us set the standard.
Salary details: £13.70 - £16.60 per hour. Location: Newbury & the surrounding villages. Contract type: Care Delivery. Location note also: Basingstoke, Newbury & Hook.
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
Benefits
* Excellent pay rates
* Paid travel time and mileage allowance
* 28 Days Holiday (pro rata)
* Guaranteed contracts available
* Flexible shift patterns, full & part-time
* Full induction and ongoing expert training
* Uniform and PPE provided
* Regular support and ongoing career development
* Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support
* Free annual MOT
* Free blue light card for discounts on family days out, shopping and much more
* Referral app offering £310 unlimited referrals
Requirements
* A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
* The right to work in the UK
* 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 North Hampshire & West Berkshire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
DBS checks and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.
Section 7(2b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies that there is a genuine occupational requirement for female staff for these positions
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