- Salary details: £13.70 - £16.60 per hour
- Location: Basingstoke, Newbury & Hook
- Contract type: Care Delivery
- Salary details: £13.70 - £16.60 per hour
Guaranteed contract of £25,000 per annum
£13.70ph Week Days & £14.10ph Weekends plus seprate travel time paid at £13.50ph and Mileage at 30p per mile £16.60ph Bank holidays
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 for both Adults and Children, we take pride in our work - and we’re looking for a caring and dedicated Care Assistant to join our CareTeam 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 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.
Shift Patterns Available
- Pattern 1- Weekly: Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 7 am - 10 pm; Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday off every week
- Pattern 2 - Week 1: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 7 am - 10 pm; Friday 5 pm- 10 pm; Thursday, Saturday & Sunday OFF
- Week 2 of Pattern 2: Monday & Tuesday, 7 am - 10 pm. Wednesday & Thursday OFF. Friday 5 pm - 10 pm. Saturday & Sunday 7 am -10 pm
Requirements
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Confident driver ( our customers live in rural areas)
- You must currently live in the West Berkshire area or North Hampshire
- 6 months UK dom care experience is essential
- DBS on the update service (preferred)
- Good team player
- 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 & put the customer's needs at the forefront
- EOL experience & Dementia care experience essential
- Adaptability and commitment to the role
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)
- Support people to maintain social activities in the community
- 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
- Guaranteed contracts for £25,000 PA
- Full-time hours
- £400 joining Bonus
- Full induction and ongoing expert training
- Free L3 Health & Social Care accredited Diplomas
- Free EOL-accredited qualification
Female Care Assistant - Switch available in Basingstoke employer: Bluebird Care Durham North
At Bluebird Care, we pride ourselves on being a leading Home Care provider in Market Harborough and Oadby, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values every team member. With flexible shift patterns, expert training, and ongoing career development opportunities, we empower our Care Assistants to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers. Join us to be part of a dedicated team where your compassion and skills are truly appreciated, and enjoy benefits like paid mileage and unlimited refreshments in a friendly environment.
Contact Details:
Bluebird Care Durham North Recruitment Team
