Care Assistant
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £13.50 to £15.50 per hour | Expert training | Flexible shift patterns
Bluebird Care – Where you change lives
We are the leading Home Care provider and are 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 supportive team.
Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s individual needs
* Assist with personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing, grooming)
* Help with meal prep, 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
* Banding hourly rate able to move up hourly rate quickly
* Flexible/ Guaranteed contracts
* Full induction and ongoing expert training
* Flexible shift patterns
* Uniform and PPE provided
* Regular support and ongoing career development
* Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support
* Wellbeing Coach in-house
* Wellbeing app and counselling
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 Ayrshire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PVG checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.
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