Care Assistant – Home Care

Mid & West Cornwall
Days, Evenings & Alternate Weekends Required

Bluebird Care Mid & West Cornwall are recruiting Care Assistants to join our established Home Care team.

This role involves supporting customers in their own homes across Mid & West Cornwall, helping them remain safe, comfortable and independent in the place they know best.

Shifts include days, evenings and alternate weekends as part of a structured rota.

Important information before applying

Due to the nature of this role:

• Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a reliable vehicle

• We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position

About the Role

Home Care focuses on supporting people to continue living independently in their own homes.

It requires:

• Compassion and patience

• Reliability and professionalism

• Respect for each customer’s routines and preferences

• A calm and reassuring approach

• The ability to work independently while staying connected to the wider team

You will support customers with day-to-day activities that help them maintain independence, including personal care, daily routines, preparing meals and companionship.

Consistency is important in Home Care. Over time, you will become a trusted and familiar presence in customers’ lives.

Pay and progression

• £12.64 – £12.82 per hour currently

  Increasing to £13.46 – £13.66 per hour from 1st April 2026

  Bank Holidays paid at £19.58 per hour from 1st April 2026

• Paid induction and full complex care training

• Ongoing professional development and extended skills training

As our complex care services grow, so do opportunities for progression within the team

What We’re Looking For

• A kind, reliable and professional approach

• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

• Flexibility to work days, evenings and alternate weekends

• The ability to travel across Mid & West Cornwall

• A genuine commitment to delivering high standards of care

Previous care experience is welcome but not essential, as full training will be provided.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference in people’s lives every day, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Bluebird Care Mid & West Cornwall.