Female Care Assistant
Location: Basingstoke & the surrounding villages (including Basingstoke, Newbury & Hook).
Contract type: Care Delivery.
Salary: £13.70 - £16.60 per hour; plus travel time of £13.50 and mileage allowance at 30c per mile. You’ll receive expert training and flexible shift patterns.
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, so you will support them in all aspects of daily living, working independently or as part of a team 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.
Responsibilities
* Provide high‑quality care tailored to each person’s individual needs
* Assist with personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing, grooming)
* Help with meal preparation and nutrition
* Support with medication, prescriptions and safe disposal
* Carry out light housework such as tidying, laundry and general cleaning
* Be a dependable, friendly, familiar face for all 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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