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- Brentwood & Billericay
- Casual / Zero
Care Assistant - Brentwood and surrounding areas
£15.50 - £19.75 per hour
Care Assistant Location: Brentwood, Billericay, Ingatestone, Ongar, West Horndon, Shenfield, Woodford £15.50 per hour weekday / £16.50 per hour weekends / £19.75 per hour bank holidays Please note - we are NOT currently offering any sp0ns0rship. You must own your own car and have a full driving licence to apply for this role. Bluebird Care – Where you change lives What we offer: - £15.50 to £19.75 per hour Paid mileage between customer homes Flexible shifts between the hours of 7am to 10pm 28 days paid annual leave per annum (pro rate FTE) Paid induction and ongoing expert training Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support Regular support and ongoing career development Reimbursements for DBS application, Blue Light Card Generous reward and benefits package including additional annual leave day for your birthday Who we are: - As the leading Home Care provider, we take pride in our work - and we’re looking for caring and dedicated Care Assistant’s to join our team. 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 offering support whilst also promoting independence. This isn’t just a job; this is a chance to bring purpose and dignity to someone’s life. What we’re looking for: - As a Carer, your key responsibilities will include: Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s individual needs Assist with personal care (e.g. bathing and dressing) Supporting with hydration and nutrition Safely supporting with medication, including prompting and administering Carry out light housework such as tidying, laundry and general cleaning Be a dependable friendly, familiar face for all the customers you care for Essential requirements from you: - A full UK driving licence and access to a reliable 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 whether professionally or personally, 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. Whether you are new to care or have previous experience as a healthcare assistant, care worker, support worker or worked in a care home we would love to hear from you! Bluebird Care Essex-West is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.
- Brentwood & Billericay
- Casual / Zero
Live-In Care Assistant - Redbridge, Chelmsford, Brentwood, Southend
£109 - £150 per day
Live-In Carer Location Redbridge, Brentwood, Chelmsford and Southend £109.66 to £150.50 daily Please note - we are NOT currently offering any sp0ns0rship. Looking for a Rewarding Role with a Flexible Lifestyle? What we offer: - 28 days paid annual leave per annum (pro rate FTE) Paid induction and ongoing expert training Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support Regular support and ongoing career development Reimbursements for DBS application, Blue Light Card Generous reward and benefits package including additional annual leave day for your birthday Regular two-week placements with time off between assignments The opportunity to build genuine professional relationships and make a lasting difference. Who we are: - As the leading Home Care provider, we take pride in our work - and we’re looking for caring and dedicated Live-In Care Assistants to join our team. 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 offering support whilst also promoting independence. This isn’t just a job; this is a chance to bring purpose and dignity to someone’s life. What we’re looking for: - As a Live-In Carer living with our customer, your key responsibilities will include: Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s individual needs Assist with personal care (e.g. bathing and dressing) Supporting with hydration and nutrition Safely supporting with medication, including prompting and administering Carry out light housework such as tidying, laundry and general cleaning Be a dependable friendly, familiar face for all the customers you care for Flexibility to work either two weeks on, two weeks off, or, one week on, one week off basis. Essential requirements from you: - 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 whether professionally or personally, 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. Whether you are new to care or have previous experience as a healthcare assistant, care worker, support worker or worked in a care home we would love to hear from you! Bluebird Care Essex and Redbridge are an Equal Opportunity Employer. DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.
- Brentwood & Billericay
- Full Time
Registered Manager – Domiciliary Care
£40000 - £40000 per annum
Registered Manager – Domiciliary Care Location: Southend-on-Sea, covering a maximum 10-mile radius Salary: £40,000 basic salary plus performance-related OTE bonus Lead, improve and grow a developing home care service We are looking for a highly accountable, commercially driven Registered Manager to lead a domiciliary care service based in Southend-on-Sea. What we offer £40,000 basic salary. Performance-related OTE bonus. Access to a company pool car. The opportunity to lead and shape a developing service. Support from an established multi-site group infrastructure. Access to dedicated finance, HR, recruitment and leadership support. Genuine autonomy and responsibility. Ongoing professional and leadership development. The opportunity to make a measurable impact on quality, culture and growth. Future progression opportunities within a growing care group. The service currently supports approximately 30–40 customers through a team of around 13–15 Care Experts. It has strong growth ambitions, but it also has challenges that require clear leadership, structure, consistency and ownership. This is not a maintenance role. We need someone who is confident taking responsibility for the performance of the service, identifying what needs to improve and following actions through to completion. You will be expected to bring stability, raise standards, strengthen communication and build a service capable of sustainable growth. The right person will be ambitious, organised, resilient and comfortable being measured on both quality and commercial performance. The role As Registered Manager, you will hold overall responsibility for the safe, compliant and commercially successful operation of the service. You will lead the office and care teams, improve operational performance, strengthen customer and Care Expert engagement and build a clear plan for growth across the Southend area. Your responsibilities will include: Leading the day-to-day operation of the domiciliary care service. Maintaining full compliance with CQC regulations and best practice. Taking ownership of service performance, quality and commercial results. Building structure, consistency and accountability across the team. Leading, coaching and developing office-based colleagues and Care Experts. Ensuring customers receive safe, responsive and person-centred care. Driving sustainable growth within the local private care market. Improving recruitment, retention, capacity and service delivery. Monitoring performance through clear KPIs, audits and action plans. Communicating proactively with customers, families, professionals and colleagues. Building strong local relationships and developing the service’s presence within the community. Identifying risks or concerns early and taking decisive action to address them. About you You will be a confident leader who takes ownership and does not wait for problems to be solved by others. You will be comfortable making decisions, managing competing priorities and holding both yourself and your team to high standards. Exceptional organisation and communication are essential, as the role requires someone who can bring clarity, consistency and confidence to the service. Essential requirements Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification. Strong experience within domiciliary care. Experience supporting or leading a service through a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection. A commercially driven approach with a clear understanding of growth, capacity and service performance. Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A highly accountable leadership style with a strong sense of ownership. The ability to lead through challenge, change and periods of improvement. Strong people-management skills and the confidence to address underperformance. A proactive, resilient and solutions-focused approach. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Desirable Experience within private domiciliary care. Experience leading or supporting a turnaround or significant service-improvement project. A proven track record of growing a care service. Experience improving recruitment, retention, quality or commercial performance. Knowledge of the Southend-on-Sea area and local care market. Supported, but fully accountable You will have full accountability for your service, but you will not be expected to deliver alone. The service operates as part of an established multi-site care group, with access to supportive central resources while the service grows. You will be supported by experienced functions across: Finance Human Resources Recruitment Marketing Quality and compliance Senior leadership This structure gives you access to the expertise and resources needed to succeed, while still allowing you the autonomy to lead your service and take ownership of its results. We believe in autonomy with accountability. You will be trusted to make decisions, lead your team and shape the future of the service, while receiving appropriate support, challenge and guidance from the wider group. The person we are looking for We are looking for someone who sees challenge as an opportunity to make a difference. Someone who is highly organised, commercially aware and passionate about high-quality care. A leader who communicates clearly, follows through on commitments and accepts full responsibility for the performance of their service. This role would suit an experienced Registered Manager who wants the opportunity to improve, grow and shape a service, rather than simply maintain one. If you are ready to take ownership, lead through challenge and build a service you can be proud of, we would be pleased to hear from you.
- Brentwood & Billericay
- Full Time
Care Coordinator - Redbridge
€28000 - €30000 per annum
Care Coordinator Location: Redbridge Salary from: £28,000 per annum Working hours: 8.30am-5pm Monday to Friday Bluebird Care – Where passion becomes expertise 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 person to join our Redbridge team as a Care Coordinator. As a Care Coordinator , you’ll help our team grow, support our colleagues, and make a real difference every day. You will ensure customers receive safe, consistent and person-centred care in their own homes, while supporting our Care Experts through efficient scheduling and clear communication. Benefits Ongoing training and development with genuine career growth opportunities Health Benefits Scheme & Blue Light Discount Card 28 days holiday, pro rata A welcoming and supportive team environment Key Responsibilities Create and maintain efficient rotas, ensuring care is delivered on time and in accordance with customer care plans. Work with the Registered Manager to ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill mix. Arrange cover for staff holidays and absences. Process new customer referrals and changes to care needs promptly. Support Care Experts by monitoring workloads and promoting work–life balance. Match Care Experts to customers based on skills, experience, availability and preferences. Be an active participant in on-call, following training and competency sign-off. Maintain accurate digital and written records, including travel and incident reporting. Ensure confidentiality and adherence to company policies at all times. Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to deliver exceptional homecare services. About You Excellent organisational and communication skills Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving abilities Confident using digital systems Team-focused and committed to delivering exceptional care Experience in scheduling or care coordination is beneficial but not essential Driver with access to your own car Bluebird Care Redbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.