FAQs

Making a positive difference to someone else’s life brings immense satisfaction. You will be part of a team that is dedicated to the best customer care.

We value our staff because we believe they are the key to delivering top quality services. Bluebird Care Inverclyde & Renfrewshire offers excellent support and the opportunity to develop a rewarding career in social care. You will receive regular supervision and training and the assurance of working for a reputable company that is proud of its achievements.

There are four main job roles at Bluebird Care Inverclyde & Renfrewshire:

• Care assistant
• Coordinator
• Supervisor
• Registered manager

These job roles may vary according to the size of the business. A small, new business may only have a manager, coordinator and a team of care assistants. Whereas, a large established business may, in addition to the above roles, employ a finance officer, deputy manager, administrative staff, a training manager and apprentices.

All our staff receive regular supervision and ongoing training to enhance their existing skills and learn new ones. This is supplemented by routine annual refresher training.

Topics depend upon the services provided by your local office and the specific needs of their customers. This could include -

• Dementia and other specific medical conditions such as multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, strokes, Parkinson's and end of life care
• Learning disabilities
• Mental health

We support customers with all aspects of their day to day living, so they can enjoy the best possible quality of life. Each service is tailored to meet each customer’s requirements.

Visits can range from a fortnightly service to once or more daily, right through to overnight or live-in care.

Being part of the Bluebird Care Inverclyde & Renfrewshire team is rewarding and gives great job satisfaction, but it also demands commitment and professionalism.

To be a Bluebird Care care assistant, it is essential you genuinely care for others and have good communication skills, especially when listening to customers. Wanting to find out more and to problem solve are key.

You need to understand what the role of a care assistant entails and be able to follow instructions.

Care experience is useful, but not always necessary for care assistants as we provide full training.