At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to individuals in their homes.
- Company: Join Bluebird Care, a leading home care provider with a friendly team.
- Benefits: Earn £15.50 to £19.75 per hour, plus paid mileage and flexible shifts.
- Other info: Full training provided; no prior experience necessary.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying career development.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving licence and a caring attitude are essential.
The predicted salary is between 19.75 - 19.75 £ per hour.
Location: Southend, Rochford, Rayleigh, Leigh, Hockley, Shoebury and Westcliff.
Please note - we are NOT currently offering any sponsorship. You must own your own car and have a full driving licence to apply for this role.
What we offer:
- £15.50 to £19.75 per hour
- Paid mileage between customer homes
- Flexible shifts between the hours of 7am to 10pm
- 28 days paid annual leave per annum (pro rate FTE)
- Paid induction and ongoing expert training
- Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support
- Regular support and ongoing career development
- Reimbursements for DBS application, Blue Light Card
- Generous reward and benefits package including additional annual leave day for your birthday
Who we are:
As the leading Home Care provider, we take pride in our work - and we’re looking for caring and dedicated Care Assistants to join our team. 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 offering support whilst also promoting independence. This isn’t just a job; this is a chance to bring purpose and dignity to someone’s life.
As a Carer, your key responsibilities will include:
- Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s individual needs
- Assist with personal care (e.g. bathing and dressing)
- Supporting with hydration and nutrition
- Safely supporting with medication, including prompting and administering
- Carry out light housework such as tidying, laundry and general cleaning
- Be a dependable friendly, familiar face for all the customers you care for
Essential requirements from you:
- A full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- The right to work in the UK
- 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
- Previous care experience is beneficial whether professionally or personally, but not a necessity as full training will be 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. Whether you are new to care or have previous experience as a healthcare assistant, care worker, support worker or worked in a care home we would love to hear from you!
Bluebird Care Southend is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.
