Join Bluebird Care Totton & Southampton and embark on a fulfilling career with competitive pay rates, including additional perks such as paid mileage, travel time, and accrued annual leave Become a part of our welcoming team, dedicated to supporting your professional development. Whether you're a student seeking hands-on health and social care experience, a parent requiring a flexible role around childcare commitments, or simply wanting a change from the traditional office hours, this could be the perfect opportunity for you Prior healthcare experience is beneficial but not essential. We value transferable customer service and interpersonal skills gained from various industries such as retail, hospitality, childcare, sales, and education. Your willingness to learn and engage in the role of a domiciliary care assistant is what matters most. Requirements: This position covers the Totton & SO40/SO41 postal areas, so local candidates who are comfortable with travel (Totton, Cadnam, Lyndhurst, Ashurst, Marchwood, etc.) are preferred. Please note – regular travel to Southampton regions may be required, across SO14-SO19 regions. Must hold a UK driving licence and have regular access to a car. Shift patterns include 7am-2pm and 4pm-10pm. Flexibility to work 1-2 evenings per week and alternate weekends is required to ensure balanced schedules for all team members. Applicants must be based in the UK at the time of applying & hold right to work by means of either – British citizenship, dependants visa, ancestry visa, spousal visa, settled or pre-settled status. SPONSORSHIP NOT CONSIDERED. About the Role: As a Community Care Assistant, you'll travel across through the Totton, Southampton and surrounding areas to provide personalised care to our customers in their homes, promoting independence and enhancing their quality of life. Each customer has unique care plans tailored to their needs, ensuring every visit is meaningful and specific to them. Building strong relationships with customers is key, allowing you to suggest activities they'll enjoy, whether it's a day out at the beach or a completing a jigsaw at home. Responsibilities may include: · Assisting with personal hygiene, dressing, continence care, always maintaining dignity and respect. · Meal preparation · Assisting with moving and handling, including using equipment for less mobile customers. · Medication administration · Light housekeeping duties Why Choose Bluebird Care? We are dedicated to supporting our care assistants to excel in their roles. As part of the Bluebird Care family, you can expect: · Competitive pay rates ranging from £13.00-23.19 per hour for contact time. · Paid mileage at 45p per mile and paid travel time in addition to the hourly rate. · Employee recognition through our 'Employee of the Month' rewards scheme. · Access to HasteePay for early access to a portion of your paycheck. · Referral scheme with potential earnings of up to £275. · Private medical insurance and company pension benefits. · Alternate weekends off for better work-life balance. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career as a care assistant, contributing to real positive change within your community, apply today Our recruitment team aims to contact you promptly. We look forward to welcoming you aboard.