Care Assistant - Newcastle - £200 joining bonus

Job description

Job Title:  Care Assistant

Company:  Bluebird Care Newcastle & South Tyneside

Location: Newcastle

Position Type:  Full-time

Salary:  £12.50 p/h, £11.44 p/h travel time, milage paid at 0.30p per mile

We are looking for full-time experienced Care Assistants to join our team on a permanent basis. If you are seeking a new opportunity and want to work with a CQC rated Outstanding and one of the region’s leading Home Care providers we encourage you to apply within.

Earn an additional £400 in the first 3 months of employment!!

• £200 pre-employment training bonus paid after successful completion of training
• £200 joining bonus paid upon successful completion of probation

Our ideal working pattern for a full-time employee is 3 days one week and 4 days the following week, with alternative weekend work required. We can offer you regular set shifts - Full-time shifts will be scheduled from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. You'll work Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays in the first week, and Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in the second week.

However, we are open to accommodate other full-time working schedules if preferred. We understand it is important to have a work life balance and therefore we provide you with a regular schedule with set shifts.

2 years minimum care industry experience is desirable. However, for those with less experience we have a robust pre-employment training programme which provides all essential onboarding procedures to Bluebird Care. You will also receive ongoing support provided by our dedicated Deputy Managers, experienced Senior Management Team and approachable Office Team.

This is a mobile role so it is essential that you have a Full Valid Driving Licence and access to your own reliable car/vehicle.

What to expect:

• Competitive hourly pay rate of £12.50ph
• Compensation of £11.44 per hour for travel time between customers
• Paid mileage at 30p per mile
• £200 pound joining fee*
• £200 pound pre employment completion bonus*
• £150 refer a friend scheme*
• Free DBS check
• Regular set shifts - Full-time shifts will be scheduled from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. You'll work Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays in the first week, and Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in the second week.
• 28 days paid holiday inc. bank holidays
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Supportive supervision and regular support sessions
• And much more!

*terms and conditions apply

Join our team and be a part of Premium Home Care services across Newcastle & South Tyneside. 

Please click 'Apply Now' and we will be in touch shortly!