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- Newport
- Full Time
Live-In Carer
£760 - £990 per week
Providing Quality Care Bluebird Care started as a small family business in 2004, and today we are proud to be one of the largest providers of home care services across the UK. But what makes us different? Here at Newport and South Monmouthshire, we’re committed to keeping people in the comfort of their own home. We began by offering home care to the elderly in our local area and when this became a success, we branched out to look at Live-In care. Our aim is to keep people independent in their own homes for as long as possible, so we take care of everyday tasks around our customers’ homes all the way through to complex care needs. We appreciate that every customer is different, and this is why every day will be different. Your Roles and Responsibilities as a Live-in Care Assistant As a Live-In Care Assistant you will be living with one of our customers or maybe even a couple to provide the very best care. You are there to be a companion, but also to help them remain independent in their own home and cherish all the memories they’ve made there. Providing personal care duties, Administering medication, Manual handling, using equipment where required, Promoting customer health and well-being, enabling them to live their life to the full. Household chores Meal preparation Shopping Social Outings Offering our customers companionship Your Experience and Suitability for the Live-in Care Assistant Role Previous experience is a bonus but not a requirement. Live-in Care Assistants are matched to our customers to ensure our customers and you get along so the most important thing to us is that you are naturally compassionate, caring and patient. We want a team who genuinely cares for each of our customers as if they were their own family. Because We Care About You Competitive rates from £760 per week Enhanced rates for Bank Holidays If you use your own vehicle for customer use, you will be entitled to 30p per mile? 28 days Holiday (pro rata) 3 meals a day or an allowance from the customer. You will also have a separate room to stay and access to a TV and WIFI. You will have regular contact with your supervisor along with access to our career pathway allowing you to gain qualifications to grow your knowledge and confidence to provide the very best care to our customers. Ongoing training and support Regular, scheduled daily and weekly breaks which you can spend as you wish in or outside of the customer’s home A clearly defined schedule of working time vs downtime during each day But not only that, we take care of our team throughout the year, whether it's your birthday, Christmas, awards or simply because it’s a Thursday. We’re a family and we’re here to look after you today, tomorrow and every other day after that.
- Newport
- Part Time
Care Assistant
£12.60 - £18.90 per hour
Join our Award-winning Team and help make a difference with an extremely rewarding Career in Care. We have work available in the following areas: Allt-Yr-Yn & Ridgeway, Rogerstone, Bassaleg & Rhiwderin, Gaer, Maesglas, Liswerry, Bettws & Malpas, Langstone, Caerleon. *Immediate starts available* What We Do We are committed to providing high quality care for people in the comfort of their own homes (as an alternative to residential care) throughout Newport and the surrounding area of South Monmouthshire. This means that you will need to drive and have your own vehicle to work for us. While many companies only pay Care Assistants for contact time, we believe that you should be paid for every minute that you work. That's why we pay our carers for travel time and mileage too. Roles & Responsibilities of a Care Assistant Including but not limited to: Providing personal care Administering medication Manual handling - using equipment where required Promoting customer health and wellbeing Providing companionship and help with activities/appointments Planning, preparing and cooking meals Shopping and undertaking domestic tasks around the home Your Experience and Suitability for the Care Assistant Role Previous experience as a carer isn't necessary. We will provide you with all the training and support you will need, together with ongoing coaching/mentoring. To become a Bluebird Care Assistant, you will need: A full and valid UK driving licence Access to a car/vehicle The right to work in the UK (unfortunately we cannot provide sponsorship) An excellent level of English To be aged 18+ Because We Care About You We deliver care 7 days/week and 365 days/year between the hours of 7am - 10pm. We will always try to be flexible, but we will require you to work every other weekend. We offer: £12.60 p/h Weekdays & weekends £18.90 p/h Bank Holidays Paid travel time Mileage allowance (30p/mile) 28 days paid holiday (pro rata) Full induction training and ongoing support Dementia training as standard Paid DBS Paid Social Care Wales Registration Free uniform and company smartphone Real career progression opportunities We are looking for people who are passionate about providing care of the highest quality. So, if you share our commitment to providing the best home care services, get in touch with us today.
- Newport
- Full Time / Part Time
Care Assistant (Waking nights)
£12.60 - £18.90 per hour
Care Assistant (Waking Nights) Location: Newport & South Monmouthshire *£12.60-£18.90* | Expert training | Flexible shift patterns Bluebird Care – Where you change lives 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 Care Assistant (nights) to join our Care Expert Team and help us set the standard. 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 who that is supportive every step of the way. This isn’t just a job, this is a chance to bring purpose and dignity to someone’s life. If you’re ready to take on a new challenge, supporting our customers with the best quality care, then this is where you belong. Responsibilities Waking Nights Care Assistant's to support customers with care and support needs in their own homes. You will remain awake and attentive throughout the night, providing: Personal care and mobility assistance (e.g. bathing, dressing, grooming) Medication support and monitoring Repositioning and pressure area care Carrying out light domestic duties such as general cleaning and laundry Support with meal preparation, fluids and nutrition Be a dependable, friendly, familiar face for all of the customers you care for Reassurance and companionship Benefits £12.60-18.90 per hour Full induction and ongoing expert training Flexible shift patterns Uniform and PPE provided Regular support and ongoing career development Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support Work phone provided Requirements Desirable: *A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle * Essential: 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 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. Bluebird Care Newport & South Monmouthshire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.