Care Assistant

Care Assistant 

Location: ISLE OF WIGHT

 £13.25 - £26.50 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

• Competitive rates of pay up to £14.25 per hour.
• £26.50 per hour on Bank Holidays
• Paid mileage
• 28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
• Full induction training and paid shift-shadowing
• Company pension
• Bonus points/pay reward scheme
• Refer-a-friend scheme 
• Flexible shift patterns 
• Ongoing training and career development through the Bluebird Academy
• Friendly, inclusive team with round-the-clock support
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Contribution towards DBS check
• Length of service recognition

Requirements

• *A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle*
• A kind, compassionate attitude and a calm approach to care
• Full Right to Work in the UK (unfortunately, we cannot provide sponsorship or VISA transfer)
• 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 Isle of Wight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DBS  checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.