Female Care Assistant (part time) - Newmarket, Suffolk & Surrounding Villages £11.00 per hour £0.30 pence per mile mileage allowance The times we are all living in are challenging, with many employers unable to provide continuity and security of work. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic Bluebird Care Newmarket & Fenland have continued every day to deliver the support our customers need and due to ongoing and increasing customer demand we are continuing to grow our team of Care Assistants. We are currently recruiting for part time care assistants, offering flexible shift patterns that fit around your family/lifestyle and guaranteed hours following your probationary period. Alternate Weekend availability is our minimum requirement. You are expected to travel between customers' homes so you must have a f ull driving licence and access to your own reliable vehicle. The benefits of being a Care Assistant with Bluebird Care Newmarket & Fenland are: Career progression program Access to the employee's assistance programme ' inc. free counselling & 24/7 helpline No Zero hours contracts, guaranteed hours following your probationary period Flexible & mixed shifts working patterns that fit around your life Car Mileage allowance at £0.30 pence per mile Fantastic hourly rate of £11.00 per hour Fully Funded DBS*(paid as a bonus on completion of probationary period) Company Pension Local customers - no long commutes As a Care Assistant, you will provide care and support to meet the individual needs of each customer promoting their independence and dignity. The tasks we support with include all aspects of personal care, providing companionship, helping with social visits and days out, meal preparation, shopping, medication and housekeeping. No experience necessary as full training will be provided, we have found individuals with Retail, Hospitality and Customer Service experience have great transferable skills to become an amazing Care Assistant. We also welcome those with previous care, support worker or health care experience. Be the difference in someone's life and in your community, apply below to start your exciting career as a Care Assistant with Bluebird Care Newmarket & Fenland!  There is a genuine occupational requirement for the holder of this post to be male/female in accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 and Equality Act 2010