Providing Quality Care
Bluebird Care Rushcliffe & Melton started as a small family business in 2014, and today we are proud to be one of the leading providers of home care services across the East Midlands region. We’re committed to keeping people in the comfort of their own home, helping with anything from everyday tasks to complex care needs. Every customer is different, and this is why every day will be different.
We were awarded 'Outstanding' in 'Well-Led' by CQC, have been rated a ‘Top 20 Homecare Provider' three years running by homecare.co.uk, and have received the Diamond Quality Compliance Award from Head Office. We pride ourselves on selecting the very best Care Assistants. If you are passionate about providing the very best care, then this role could be for you.
Roles and Responsibilities as a Care Assistant
* Providing personal care duties
* Administering medication
* Manual handling, using equipment where required
* Promoting customer health and well-being, enabling them to live their life to the full
Your Experience and Suitability for the Care Assistant Role
It isn’t about previous experience. We need people who are naturally compassionate, caring, and patient. We want a team who genuinely cares for each of our customers as if they were their own family. We’ll ensure you have all the right training and development because we care for our Care Assistants.
You must have:
* Full and valid UK driving licence
* Access to a car
* Right to work in the UK
* Excellent level of English
Because We Care About You
We understand that every member of our team has their own family to care for. This role offers flexibility to work around your own home life. You can choose the number of hours you require (e.g., 25-30 hours per week). Although we try to be flexible, we do require you to be flexible with us too. Therefore, we require you to work:
* Alternate weekends AS WELL AS
* Mornings (7am onwards) OR
* Evenings (10pm finish at the latest)
We can’t care for our customers if we don’t take care of our team. To make this possible, we offer:
Benefits
* An excellent rate of £14.50 - £15.00ph increasing to £29.00 - £30.00ph on bank holidays.
* 35p mileage allowance
* 28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
* 'Early Access Pay' Scheme
* Free Blue Light Card / Discounts for carers
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Car accident support with the National Accident Management Group
* Full comprehensive training and shadowing paid for
* DBS check paid for
* Guaranteed hours contracts available (after completion of probationary period)
* Employee recognition programme & bonus scheme
* Ongoing support and mentoring (Apprenticeship & L3 Diploma sponsorship)
* Professional development opportunities & 'Access to Nursing' pathway
We take care of our team throughout the year, whether it's your birthday, Christmas, awards, or simply because it’s a Thursday. We’re a family and we’re here to look after you today, tomorrow, and every other day after that.
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