Why I became a care assistant

At Bluebird Care Scarborough & Bridlington, our care assistants are the heart of our business. These are stories by our staff about why they chose to work in homecare, and allows you an insight into their day-to-day lives as a care assistant. Read some of the special stories our staff have to tell about their experiences working for Bluebird Care Scarborough & Bridlington.

If after reading our staff stories you are eager to learn more about us, please view our vacancies page or contact our friendly team on 01723 588004.

Kim's Story

I started at Bluebird Care in November 2014, I hadn’t worked in care before and it was my boyfriend who persuaded me to apply. I‘m not a very confident person normally so I didn’t know what to expect. Having been here just over a year I can honestly say it was the best decision I have ever made, I have made fantastic friends and the support that I provide for others makes me smile on a daily basis.

Yes some days are tough and there are ups and downs but knowing I have the support from the team both out working with me and in the office really helps, I know that I can go to them with anything and they will try and help me. I’m also now doing my NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care which I wouldn’t have done without being here and I’ve almost completed the Care Certificate, so I’m working and training constantly to help me be the best that I can be.

Mark's Story

I spent many years employed as a Graphic Designer (advertising, marketing & in-house) and although I enjoyed it greatly it could be a solitary occupation working at a screen. 

I re-located to Scarborough and thought of a different occupation, by chance I saw an advert working at Scarborough Hospital as a Health Care Assistant applied and got the job.

Since that time I have worked in various sectors within Care and enjoy it a lot, meeting people and assisting them in their requirements.

I enjoy the fact that every day is different and time goes quickly which must be a good sign.