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Vacancy

Care Assistant Southampton

  • Location: Southampton
  • Contract type: Care Delivery
  • Salary details: £12.50 - £21.88 per hour
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Looking for a career where what you do truly matters every day? Bluebird Care Southampton & Totton is expanding our friendly, supportive team of Health Care Assistants across Southampton (SO14–SO19), Totton, Lyndhurst, Ashurst, and Marchwood.

Flexible Shifts to Suit You

  • Morning: 7:00am – 2:00pm
  • Evening: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
  • Alternate weekends REQUIRED

What You’ll Do

No two days are the same. Your role may include:

  • Providing personal care and supporting daily routines
  • Offering companionship and emotional reassurance
  • Assisting with or administering medication
  • Preparing meals tailored to individual needs
  • Helping with light household tasks and local errands

Who We’re Looking For

No prior care experience? No problem. We provide full training and support. You just need to be:

  • Caring, compassionate, and reliable
  • A good communicator and team player
  • Aged 18 or over with a full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle

What We Offer

  • £12.50 per hour for care contact time
  • Paid travel time and 45p per mile reimbursement
  • Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays
  • Up to £250 Refer-a-Friend bonus
  • Private healthcare scheme and pension contributions
  • 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata)
  • Discounted gym memberships and Blue Light Card discounts
  • Free uniform & PPE
  • Paid induction, shadow shifts, ongoing training, and development
  • Opportunities to progress into senior care or office-based roles