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- South Somerset
- Full Time / Part Time
Care Assistant
£16 - £24 per annum
Care Assistant Location: Yeovil and surrounding areas £16 - 24ph plus mileage | 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 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 As a Care Assistant , your key responsibilities will include: Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s individual needs Assist with personal care (e.g. bathing, dressing, grooming) Help with meal prepping, preparation and nutrition Support with medication, prescriptions and safe disposal Carry out light housework like tidying, laundry and general cleaning Be a dependable friendly, familiar face for all the customers you care for Benefits £16 ph weekdays, £16.50 evenings, £17 weekends, £24 bh 30p mileage Full induction and ongoing expert training Flexible shift patterns and guaranteed hour contracts available Uniform and PPE provided Regular support and ongoing career development Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support Care Friends bonus scheme Requirements *A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle * Right to work in the UK (No visa or switch offered) 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 South Somerset is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.
- South Somerset
- Full Time / Part Time
Care Assistant
£16.00 - £24.00 per hour
Care Assistant Location: Sherborne and surrounding areas £16.00 - £24.00 per hour 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 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 As a Care Assistant , your key responsibilities will include: Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s individual needs Assist with personal care (e.g. bathing, dressing, grooming) Help with meal prepping, preparation and nutrition Support with medication, prescriptions and safe disposal Carry out light housework like tidying, laundry and general cleaning Be a dependable friendly, familiar face for all the customers you care for Benefits £16.00 - £24.00 per hour 30p mileage Full and part time hours offered (must include alternate weekend hours and some evening work) 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 Care Friends bonus scheme Requirements *A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle * Right to work in the UK (visa switch not offered) 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 South Somerset is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.
- South Somerset
- Full Time / Part Time
Care Assistant
£16 - £24 per annum
Care Assistant Location: Chard/Crewkerne areas £16.00 - £24.00 | 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 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 As a Care Assistant , your key responsibilities will include: Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s individual needs Assist with personal care (e.g. bathing, dressing, grooming) Help with meal prepping, preparation and nutrition Support with medication, prescriptions and safe disposal Carry out light housework like tidying, laundry and general cleaning Be a dependable friendly, familiar face for all the customers you care for Benefits £16 ph weekdays, £16.50 evenings, £17 weekends, £24 bh 30p mileage Up to 20 - 35 hrs a week (very flexible shifts and guaranteed hours offered) Full induction and ongoing expert training Flexible shift patterns Uniform and PPE provided Regular support and ongoing career development Enrolment in company pension scheme Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support Requirements *A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle * Right to work in the UK (no sponsporship or visa switch offered) 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 South Somerset is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.
- South Somerset
- Part Time
Care Assistant
£16.00 - £24.00 per hour
Care Assistant Location Somerton/Langport areas £16 - £24 ph plus mileage | 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 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 As a Care Assistant , your key responsibilities will include: Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s individual needs Assist with personal care (e.g. bathing, dressing, grooming) Help with meal prepping, preparation and nutrition Support with medication, prescriptions and safe disposal Carry out light housework like tidying, laundry and general cleaning Be a dependable friendly, familiar face for all the customers you care for Benefits ADD SALARY Full or part time hours offered 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 Care Friends Bonus Scheme Requirements *A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle * Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship or visa switch) 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 South Somerset is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.
- South Somerset
- Part Time
Care Assistant
£16.00 - £24.00 per hour
Care Assistant Location: Wincanton Area £13.00 - £20.00 (plus mileage/travel pay) | 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 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 As a Care Assistant , your key responsibilities will include: Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s individual needs Assist with personal care (e.g. bathing, dressing, grooming) Help with meal prepping, preparation and nutrition Support with medication, prescriptions and safe disposal Carry out light housework like tidying, laundry and general cleaning Be a dependable friendly, familiar face for all the customers you care for Benefits £13 ph weekdays, £13.50 evenings, £14 weekends, £20 bh 70p mileage and travel pay Up to 35 hrs a week (very flexible shifts offered) Full induction and ongoing expert training Flexible shift patterns Uniform and PPE provided Regular support and ongoing career development Enrolment in company pension scheme Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support Requirements *A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle * Right to work in the UK (no sponsporship or visa switch offered) 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 South Somerset is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.
- South Somerset
- Full Time
Community Care Co-ordinator
£28000 - £28000 per annum
Bluebird Care is looking to recruit a full-time Care Co-ordinator to join our South Somerset team based from our office in Yeovil. We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and highly capable Co-ordinator to join our team. The Co-ordinator is responsible for preparing weekly rotas and ad-hoc changes to existing rotas, ensuring our customers receive regular carers at their requested time. The role also involves some management duties, liaising with customers and other professionals, and participating in the out-of-hours rota (for which there is an additional training, payment and time off in lieu) Previous experience in a domiciliary care setting is preferred as there may be the requirement to cover some care calls when needed. Applicants should ideally have previous Coordinator experience within the care sector, with demonstrable skills in rostering, IT, administration and customer service. The successful applicant will be an excellent communicator, and a thorough, methodical worker able to ensure tasks are fully completed in a sometimes pressurised environment. Contracted hours are 08:30 - 17:00 Monday to Friday, although applicants must be flexible as the role may involve occasional work outside of these hours. We offer an enjoyable working environment, nationally-recognised training and opportunities for progression, along with a salary of £28,000 per year (with additional payments for Out of Hours duty and a generous uncapped quarterly bonus scheme). A full job description is below: Purpose of role To make sure customers receive excellent quality care and support to help them to remain safe and comfortable in their own homes. A supportive and calm manner together with excellent organisational and communication skills are vital for this important role in our company. Key responsibility Make sure care assistants are appropriately allocated to customers so that care is delivered on time, safely and in line with customers wishes (as agreed in their care and support plan). Duties Liaise with the registered manager to make sure sufficient care assistants with the right skills mix are recruited to meet the needs of the business. Arrange cover for care assistant sickness, absenteeism or holidays Accept, allocate and process new referrals for care and support promptly Process changes to customers care and support plans Make sure there is sufficient cover to deliver care and support on time Monitor the allocation of care assistants to maximise efficiency whilst supporting them to maintain an appropriate work/ life balance Use IT systems to allocate care assistants to provide care and support to customers. Work with Bluebird Care supervisor(s) to appropriately match care assistants to customers taking account of: Care assistant skills, experience and time to safely deliver the care and support plan Organise travel arrangements, routes and working patterns to make efficient use of care assistant time whilst meeting the needs of customer care provision and support Prioritise when there are unexpected emergencies Distribute staff rotas weekly Take part in the out of hours emergency on-call rota. This will only be required after the post holder has received full training and has been assessed as competent to provide appropriate guidance and advice in emergency situations Cover some care calls when needed Work with the office team to maintain up to date electronic records. Use systems to record and monitor mileage and travel distances. Make sure that accidents and incidents are recorded, reported and acted upon Keep all information about customers and their families or representatives secure and confidential except where policy requires you to share to protect the interests of our customers Carry out general office duties. Prepare reports as required as required by the registered manager Talk to customers and their chosen representatives about their care and support taking account of different communication needs and levels of understanding Work with the Bluebird Care team and other health and social care professionals to deliver high quality homecare services and to make improvements where necessary Work flexibly as part of the team and apply Bluebird Care policies and procedures at all times This list is not exhaustive and additional duties may be required. To apply or discuss further please call Kathryn on 01935 584184.