At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to individuals in their homes.
- Company: Join the Outstanding-rated Bluebird Care team, a leader in home care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, paid travel time, health programme, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, career development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Must be 18+, have a driving licence, and a caring attitude.
Join our team at Bluebird Care Winchester, Eastleigh and Romsey, proudly rated Outstanding with the Care Quality Commission. 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 supportive team. 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
- Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s individual needs
- Assist with personal care (e.g. bathing, dressing, grooming)
- Help with meal preparation, nutrition and hydration
- 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/hr weekdays
- £13.48/hr weekends
- £19/hr bank holidays
- Paid travel time (£12.22/hr)
- Paid mileage
- A variety of shift patterns, including day and/or evening work
- Health and wellbeing programme (over £1,000/yr cashback)
- Full induction and ongoing expert training
- Regular support and ongoing career development
- Pension contribution
- Company events
- Blue Light Card
- Refer a friend and customer scheme
- Vehicle repairs discounts
- Contribution to DBS check
Requirements
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Aged 18+
- Right to Work in the UK (we cannot accept sponsored staff or VISA transfers)
- A kind, compassionate attitude and a calm approach to care
- Weekend hours (every other weekend or one day every weekend)
- Great communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
- Previous care experience is beneficial but not a necessity as full training is 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 Winchester, Eastleigh & Romsey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.
Health Care Assistant in Romsey employer: Bluebird Care Winchester, Eastleigh & Romsey
At Bluebird Care Winchester, Eastleigh and Romsey, we pride ourselves on being an Outstanding employer, offering a supportive work culture that values compassion and dedication. Our team enjoys competitive pay rates, paid travel time, and a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme, alongside ongoing training and career development opportunities. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our customers while being part of a caring community that celebrates your contributions.
Contact Detail:
Bluebird Care Winchester, Eastleigh & Romsey Recruiting Team
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