As a Care Assistant, you’ll be providing compassionate, high-quality care to help customers maintain their independence in their own homes. Your duties will include:
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Personal care, administering medication, and meal preparation.
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Domestic tasks like light housework.
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Offering companionship and emotional support.
Our service covers areas from SO14 to SO19, including Totton, Lyndhurst, Ashurst, and Marchwood, so a full driving licence and access to a car are essential.
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A genuine passion for helping others.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Right to work in the UK.
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Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
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Experience is a bonus, but full training is provided for all new starters.
If you’ve worked in customer service, childcare, hairdressing, beauty, hospitality, cleaning services, or animal care, you may already have the transferrable skills to thrive as a Care Assistant., * Do you require a skilled worker visa in order to work in the UK? PLEASE NOTE- WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
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Care home: 1 year (preferred)
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Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
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Driving Licence (preferred)
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Annual leave
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Company events
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Company pension
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Employee discount
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Private medical insurance
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Referral programme
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Store discount, At Bluebird Care Southampton & Totton, we believe in putting our care assistants first. We support our team with competitive pay, comprehensive training, and flexible shift patterns-all while helping you make a real impact in your community. Rated "Good" by the CQC, we take pride in offering top-quality care and a fulfilling work environment.
Why Choose Bluebird Care Southampton & Totton?
- Competitive Pay
Start at £13.00 per hour for contact time, with potential earnings up to £23.19 on bank holidays.
- Mileage Reimbursement
Earn 45p per mile on top of your hourly wage.
- Paid Travel Time
Plus accrued annual leave, so you’re compensated fairly for your time.
- Referral Bonus
Earn £275 for every successful referral you bring into the team.
- Early Wage Access
Get early access to your pay through the Hastee app when you need it.
- Healthcare Scheme
Including dental and optical cover, helping you take care of yourself while caring for others.
- Pension Plan
Secure your future with our pension scheme.
- Employee Recognition
We celebrate your hard work with awards like Employee of the Month to recognise outstanding performance., If you’re caring, reliable, and ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Join Bluebird Care Southampton & Totton and become part of a team that truly cares about both our customers and our staff.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £13.00-£14.50 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
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Company events
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Company pension
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Employee discount
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Private medical insurance
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Referral programme
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Store discount
Schedule:
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Every weekend
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Monday to Friday
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Overtime
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Weekend availability
Contact Detail:
Bluebird Care Recruiting Team