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- Sevenoaks
- Casual / Zero
Care Assistant (Driver)
£14.60 - £16.30 per hour
Care Assistant (Driver) Location: Sevenoaks £14.60 – £16.30 per hour | Outstanding Training | Flexible Shifts to Suit You Step Into a Role That Truly Matters – Join Bluebird Care Sevenoaks Bluebird Care is one of the UK’s top private Care at Home providers, and we’re looking for caring, committed individuals to join our incredible Sevenoaks team. If you want a role where you genuinely change lives every day, this is your moment. We do accept V1SA transfers you must already be sp0ns0red and living within our local area. We believe in a healthy work–life balance, so tell us the hours you can offer and we’ll see how we can make it work for you. We have opportunities across flexible shifts, guaranteed hours, evenings, weekends, nights, and live-in care, whatever suits your lifestyle. What Will You Be Doing? Our Care Assistants visit customers in the community, helping them remain independent, safe, and supported in the comfort of their own homes. You’ll assist with day-to-day tasks, companionship, and personal care making a meaningful difference with every visit. No experience? No problem. We provide exceptional training, paid shadowing, and full guidance as you complete your Care Certificate. Your confidence will grow quickly with the help of our experienced Mentors and supportive team. Who We're Looking For We want people who lead with compassion individuals who care about improving the lives of vulnerable adults and who take pride in bringing comfort and dignity to every customer they meet. To apply, you’ll need: To live in or close to Sevenoaks Access to your own vehicle for work What You’ll Receive in Return A warm, supportive team who values your contribution £14.60 – £16.30 per hour post-probation 35p per mile tax-free mileage Paid DBS 4 weeks paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays Real career progression in a thriving sector Full pre-work training programme Paid shadowing £336 training completion bonus (paid in month one) £265 refer-a-friend bonus Company pension Opt-in private medical insurance Funded qualifications (Levels 2, 3 & 5 Health & Social Care Diplomas) Ongoing training & support from our friendly office team Easy-to-use smartphone technology Loyalty bonus Guaranteed hours contracts available Extra Benefits Company events Referral programme Flexible working — choose full or part time Enhanced bank holiday pay Equal opportunities employer Bluebird Care Sevenoaks is an Equal Opportunities Employer DBS checks and references will be carried out in line with government guidelines and recruitment best practice. Ready to start a career where your kindness becomes your superpower? Apply today and join our exceptional Bluebird Care Sevenoaks team.
- Sevenoaks
- Casual / Zero
Live-In Care Assistant
£122.25 - £163.80 per day
Live-In Care Assistant Location: Sevenoaks £122.25 - £163.80 Daily Rate| Expert training | 3 Weeks Minimum Rotation Bluebird Care – Where you change lives Bluebird Care is one of the UK’s largest providers of privately funded Home Care and Live-in Care. We have opportunities for Live-in Care Assistants to provide support and encouragement to enable vulnerable adults to live independently at home. Bluebird Care Bromley is one of 3 franchises in our group covering North West Kent, South East London and Lewisham & Southwark, and our close relationships with neighbouring Bluebird Care offices means that our Live-in carers are never short of work! Note: We can only offer sp0ns0rship, if you currently reside in the UK. What are we offering? Competitive rates of basic pay: from £122.25 per day for a single person of low-moderate dependency, increasing with complexity up to £163.80 per day for a high dependency couple 28 days annual leave Paid DBS A paid comprehensive pre-work Skills Assessment program £336 bonus for completing Training (paid in your 1st months pay) £265+ refer-a-friend bonus scheme Company pension scheme Opt-in private medical insurance scheme A route to formal qualifications (e.g. L2/L3/L5 Diplomas in Health & Social Care) On-going training and support from a friendly office team A genuine opportunity for career progression in a high-growth industry A friendly team of dedicated and supportive colleagues A genuine opportunity for career progression in a high-growth sector work with leading edge smartphone technology: everything is simple and at the tap of a button What does this work entail? Our Live-in carers live with their customers in a spare bedroom. Placements can vary in length though most people work on a rotational basis: This can be discussed at interview stage. We do not offer placements shorter than 1 full week at a time. Every customer will have a care plan which will include personal care, food prep, medication, shopping, housework, and social support; however, our primary objective is to help them get the most out of life! Our Live-in Care Assistants are not on duty 24 hours a day and are afforded daily 2-hour breaks (covered by the local team where their customer cannot be left unattended). Live-in Care Assistants are not routinely on-call throughout the night but are expected to be able to retire once their customer is settled. Our Live-in carers are not self-employed; we are the employer, and we undertake all obligations re tax, insurance and training. Our Live-in Care Assistants also benefit from support and regular visits from a designated Supervisor only a few miles away. Who are we looking for? You need to be calm and patient with an ability to think on your feet and remain professional in occasionally stressful situations; you must respect the customer’s privacy and right to make their own choices; but above all, you need to be 100% committed to helping improve the quality of life of vulnerable people. You must have at least 1 years’ previous experience in Home Care (or other healthcare role, such as Nursing). Every successful applicant undergoes a thorough pre-work training program and receives on-going training and support throughout the duration of their employment. You must have a strong grasp of English (reading, writing, speaking) and pass cleanly thorough an Enhanced Criminal Record (DBS) check. We operate in South East London and North West Kent and Lewisham & Southwark, so candidates should ideally be based in these regions, though applicants from further afield will be considered. You must have a British passport, a British Ancestry Visa or the right to work in the UK. Anyone who does not genuinely care about the welfare of vulnerable people will not be suitable for this role. Bluebird Care Sevenoaks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.
- Sevenoaks
- Variable / Guaranteed
Salaried Care Assistant
£16250 - £26000 per annum
Salaried Care Assistant (driver) Location: Sevenoaks and surrounding areas Competitive salaried rates £16,250 - £26,000 | Expert training | Flexible shift patterns Bluebird Care – Where you change lives Bluebird Care is the UK’s leading provider of private Care at Home. We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable Care Assistants to join our thriving agency providing a high-quality and much-needed service to vulnerable people all over Sevenoaks. We accept V1SA transfers, but you must already be sp0ns0red and based in our area. We appreciate your need for a healthy work life balance so why not offer us the hours you can manage to see if we have a fit! This is a salaried fixed-shifts contract with guaranteed hours and paid travel time. What will you be doing? Our Care Assistants work out in the community helping our customers to live independently in their own homes. You will support customers with a variety of everyday tasks. You will get thorough training, shadowing a Mentor or experienced member of the team, and support while completing The Care Certificate. Who are we looking for? People who care deeply about improving the life experience of vulnerable members of the community, who have a caring and compassionate attitude, and who are reliable. We ask that you are 100% committed to helping improve the quality of life of vulnerable adults. You need to live in or within a reasonable commute of Sevenoaks, and have access to a car that you can use for work. What are we offering in return? A friendly team of dedicated and supportive colleagues Competitive rates of basic pay: £12.50 per hour Tax-free mileage paid at 2 5p per mile Paid DBS 4 weeks paid annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays A genuine opportunity for career progression in a high-growth sector A comprehensive pre-work Training program Paid shadowing £336 bonus for completing Training (paid in your 1st months pay) £265 refer-a-friend bonus scheme Company pension scheme Opt-in private medical insurance scheme A route to funded formal qualifications (e.g. L2/L3/L5 Diplomas in Health & Social Care) On-going training and support from a friendly office team Work with leading edge Smartphone technology: everything is simple and at the tap of a button Loyalty bonus Benefits: Company events Company pension Referral programme Full and part time working hours – you choose. Flexible working – hours to suit you and your life. Guaranteed hour contracts available Enhanced rates on bank holidays Bluebird Care Sevenoaks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.
- Sevenoaks
- Fixed Term
Care Coordinator
£27500 - £27500 per annum
Position: Care Coordinator - 12 Month Fixed Contract (maternity cover) Location: Sevenoaks Salary £27,500 p/a 21 days annual leave plus 8 bank Holidays (additional holiday accrued for LOS) Enrolment to company pension scheme and Healthcare Plan KPI Bonus Scheme We are seeking a Care Coordinator to join our Care Team in Sevenoaks to enable us to maintain a quality homecare service to those we support in the local community. Personal values and Attributes Kind, caring and compassionate towards others who need support. Professional and Respectful - excellent time keeper, reliable and understanding of professional boundaries. Dedicated to non-discriminatory care practice. This means respecting people suffering from a range of medical conditions with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own Innovative, strong problem-solver, who thinks outside of the box to identify solutions and opportunities. Supportive, a team player and fantastic communicator, with good emotional intelligence. Fun and Passionate, understands that homecare can bring joy and happiness to a customers’ day, and strive to achieve this. Knowledge & Skills Good understanding of the needs of people who need care and support Excellent organisational skills- proven ability to plan and organise workloads effectively so that customers receive the services they expect and are safe. Ability to maintain clear and accurate written records and follow statutory reporting procedures. Good administrative and IT skills. High level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to communicate clearly and build positive working relationships with customers, their families, staff and other health and social care professionals. Good telephone manner and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of what confidentiality means in relation to homecare services and why this is important. Good geographical knowledge of the local area (roads / routes / traffic levels). Ability to think clearly when under pressure. Comfortable using own initiative to solve problems or as part of a team especially in an emergency Additional Requirements Excellent spoken and written communication skills including computer literacy. Attention to detail and accuracy Experience of the social care sector (preferably 2 years or more) and an excellent understanding of how to deliver safe and effective care to customers at home A satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service formally known as the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Valid driving licence. Class 1 business insurance and current MOT (if using own car for business purposes) Bluebird Care Sevenoaks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.