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 ourCare Expert Team and help us set the standard.
Shift Patterns will either be weekday evenings and daytime/evenings on a weekend or weekday mornings-lunch and also daytime/evenings on a weekend. Alternate weekends are required, or every weekend if preferred.
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 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
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
A competitive pay rate made up of:
* Plus travel time payments, and mileage paid at 35p per mile
As well as:
* FREE DBS, uniform and PPE provided
* FREE Blue Light Card - discounts and offers to make your money go further
* Full training induction
* Ongoing ‘Mentor Scheme’ - all new staff will have a dedicated mentor
* Ongoing training and support throughout your career
* Employee referral and bonus scheme
* Dedicated Mental Health first aider
Requirements
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
* A kind, compassionate attitude and a calm approach to care
* Full Right to Work in the UK (unfortunately, we cannot provide sponsorship or VISA transfer)
* Local to the Sutton Coldfield/Birmingham area
* To be able to commit to the shift pattern outlined above
* Great communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
* Ability to follow care plans
* Previous healthcare assistant 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 Sutton Coldfield & Birmingham East is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee mentoring programme
* Free or subsidised travel
* Referral programme
We have helped thousands of people feel like themselves
Hear how Bluebird Care has empowered customers across the UK to live life on their terms.
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