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- Eastbourne & Wealden
- Flexible
Senior Home Care Assistant - Heathfield (car owners only)
£12.50 - £14 per hour - part time/ full time and flexible 40p paid per mile travelled based on navigation software. Sign on bonus Secure employment. Many Job benefits. A very supportive team
If you are looking for a career that offers a chance to make a difference in your community with flexibility and hours that suit your lifestyle this could be that role for you, whatever your age. Job overview – a new career in social care The role of the Care Assistant is to perform duties and tasks to enable customers to live within the comfort of their own homes in a safe and secure way and to provide a high level of care which promotes dignity, respect and choice and helps then to remain as independent as possible. Our customers’ needs may range from companionship and domestic support to personal care. The care will be delivered according to Bluebird Care’s policies and procedures, agreed standards, and legislative requirements as directed by the management staff in the company to ensure a high quality of support is delivered at all times by the care staff. Duties: Assisting a customer to get up, Washing, bathing, showering, oral care, grooming Toileting including assisting with the use of a commode Continence management Assistance with eating if required Assisting with prescribed medication Use of moving and handling equipment (after training) if a customer is unable to mobilise on their own. Working closely with other care professionals such as District Nurses and GPs Assisting customers to go to bed, including undressing and washing Be reliable and understand the necessity of not letting the customer, colleagues or the Company down at short notice and leaving customers vulnerable. Recording and reporting To write and maintain accurate records of care on a daily basis. To accurately complete Medication Administration Records (MAR charts) in accordance with policies and procedures where this is part of the care plan (once fully trained). Providing companionship and conversation Shopping Meal preparation and cooking Accompanying customers to appointments Light domestic tasks and general household duties such as cleaning, bed making, laundry and ironing Social excursions To report to the Team Leader or Supervisor if there are any changes or causes of concern in a customer’s condition. We are an outstanding Domiciliary Care provider where nothing is more important than helping people live full, independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes. We have an excellent reputation in the area, built up by providing the best staff to our customers and delivering the best care support. Interested? Then send us your CV and we will consider you for the first round of interviews. Please Call - 01435 512121 Benefits Wage and benefit details:- We pay £12.50-£13.50 per hour weekdays and £13.00-£14.00 per hour weekends. A generous mileage allowance (45p per mile) between home visits is also paid Hours of work range from 0700 to 2200 F/T and P/T hours, or weekends only available We offer sleeping and waking nights Pension Plan Bonus’s and rewards Free training Free Uniforms Free Healthcare scheme for staff and dependants Requirements Due to the nature of this role ideally you must have a driver's licence and Own Car or motorbike to use for work, however we are recruiting full-time walkers. Do you have these characteristics? Genuine care, compassion and empathy Good level of spoken and written English Hold a driving licence and have access to a car Good understanding of what the role entails Ability to follow instructions Responsible and able to work unsupervised Able to cope under pressure Flexible availability Ability to reside in a customer’s home for an extended period (Essential for Live-in Care only)
- Eastbourne & Wealden
- Full Time
Live-in Care Assistant - Eastbourne & East Sussex region
From £86 - £100 per day plus holiday pay. Sign on bonus if conditions are met. Plenty of benefits. Supportive team. Secure employment
Providing Quality Care Experienced care staff needed - ideally with live-in care experience Location Areas - Eastbourne, Uckfield, Crowborough, Forest Row, Heathfield, Wadhurst, Hailsham, East Sussex Professional Care experience is essential for this role - Unfortunately applications will be ignored if you have no professional care experience and are based in UK or have a UK work visa. Bluebird Care is an award winning care provider in the East Sussex area. We are looking to recruit the best experienced caring and passionate Live-in Carers to join our outstanding care team to provide quality care to people in their own homes. Your Roles and Responsibilities as a Live-in Care Assistant As a Live-In Care Assistant you will be living with one of our customers or maybe even a couple to provide the very best care. You are there to be a companion, but also to help them remain independent in their own home and cherish all the memories they’ve made there. 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. Household chores Meal preparation Shopping Social Outings Offering our customers companionship Your Experience and Suitability for the Live-in Care Assistant Role Live-in Care Assistants are matched to our customers to ensure our customers and you get along so the most important thing to us is that you 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. Because We Care About You Competitive wages paid monthly Paid holidays up to 28 days a year Free training to all staff We cover your hotel costs during the 1st week of Induction training if needed. Regular support and supervision to help you settle in. Training support for new Health and Social Care qualifications Working in a lovely area by the sea or local towns in countryside. Company pension scheme depending on eligibility Private Healthcare scheme (inc dependants) Must be UK resident. Requirements: We are looking for people with qualities such as: a friendly and caring approach and a genuine desire to help others the ability to relate to people with a variety of background tact and sensitivity and a respectful approach to customers a professional, reliable and flexible attitude patience and a sense of humour good at following care compliance professional care experience (live in care, home care or residential/nursing care) But not only that, 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.
- Eastbourne & Wealden
- Salaried
Field Care Supervisor
Salary is between £21000 to £25000, depending on experience with bonuses
Providing Quality Care Bluebird Care started as a small family business in 2004, and today we are proud to be one of the largest providers of home care services across the UK. But what makes us different? We’re committed to keeping people in the comfort of their own home, so we help with anything from everyday tasks around our customers’ homes through to complex care needs. We appreciate that every customer is different, and this is why every day will be different. We are now recruiting for a FIELD CARE SUPERVISOR to work in EASTBOURNE and surrounding areas. You will be responsible for implementing field based quality control systems and providing support to all Care and Support Workers within a defined area. Salary £21000 to £25000 per annum. Must have a valid driver's licence. The ideal candidate will come from a similar role or be a senior carer looking for an opportunity to progress within the industry. This is a fast paced busy environment and will not be for everyone unless you are very organised, can work efficiently and are a real team player. Field Care Supervisors are responsible for the efficient running of their own specific, defined areas and should vary their hours of work in order to effectively monitor and support all care staff and customers. Field Care Supervisors should spend approximately 80% of their working week in the field with the remaining 20% being spent in the office in order to complete the necessary administrative duties. Benefits: • Performance bonus • On call payment • Company car • Company pension • On-site parking • Private medical insurance • Sick pay Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday Interested? Please send your CV directly to wealden@bluebirdcare.co.uk . We look forward to hearing from you. But not only that, 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.
- Eastbourne & Wealden
- Flexible
Senior Home Care Assistant - Heathfield (car owners only)
£12.50 - £14 per hour - part time/ full time and flexible 40p paid per mile travelled based on navigation software. Sign on bonus Secure employment. Many Job benefits. A very supportive team
If you are looking for a career that offers a chance to make a difference in your community with flexibility and hours that suit your lifestyle this could be that role for you, whatever your age. Job overview – a new career in social care The role of the Care Assistant is to perform duties and tasks to enable customers to live within the comfort of their own homes in a safe and secure way and to provide a high level of care which promotes dignity, respect and choice and helps then to remain as independent as possible. Our customers’ needs may range from companionship and domestic support to personal care. The care will be delivered according to Bluebird Care’s policies and procedures, agreed standards, and legislative requirements as directed by the management staff in the company to ensure a high quality of support is delivered at all times by the care staff. Duties: Assisting a customer to get up, Washing, bathing, showering, oral care, grooming Toileting including assisting with the use of a commode Continence management Assistance with eating if required Assisting with prescribed medication Use of moving and handling equipment (after training) if a customer is unable to mobilise on their own. Working closely with other care professionals such as District Nurses and GPs Assisting customers to go to bed, including undressing and washing Be reliable and understand the necessity of not letting the customer, colleagues or the Company down at short notice and leaving customers vulnerable. Recording and reporting To write and maintain accurate records of care on a daily basis. To accurately complete Medication Administration Records (MAR charts) in accordance with policies and procedures where this is part of the care plan (once fully trained). Providing companionship and conversation Shopping Meal preparation and cooking Accompanying customers to appointments Light domestic tasks and general household duties such as cleaning, bed making, laundry and ironing Social excursions To report to the Team Leader or Supervisor if there are any changes or causes of concern in a customer’s condition. We are an outstanding Domiciliary Care provider where nothing is more important than helping people live full, independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes. We have an excellent reputation in the area, built up by providing the best staff to our customers and delivering the best care support. Interested? Then send us your CV and we will consider you for the first round of interviews. Please Call - 01435 512121 Benefits Wage and benefit details:- We pay £12.50-£13.50 per hour weekdays and £13.00-£14.00 per hour weekends. A generous mileage allowance (45p per mile) between home visits is also paid Hours of work range from 0700 to 2200 F/T and P/T hours, or weekends only available We offer sleeping and waking nights Pension Plan Bonus’s and rewards Free training Free Uniforms Free Healthcare scheme for staff and dependants Requirements Due to the nature of this role ideally you must have a driver's licence and Own Car or motorbike to use for work, however we are recruiting full-time walkers. Do you have these characteristics? Genuine care, compassion and empathy Good level of spoken and written English Hold a driving licence and have access to a car Good understanding of what the role entails Ability to follow instructions Responsible and able to work unsupervised Able to cope under pressure Flexible availability Ability to reside in a customer’s home for an extended period (Essential for Live-in Care only)
- Eastbourne & Wealden
- Flexible
Home Care Assistant - Heathfield (car owners only)
£12 - £14 per hour - part time/ full time and flexible 40p paid per mile travelled based on navigation software. Sign on bonus Secure employment. Many Job benefits. A very supportive team
If you are looking for a career that offers a chance to make a difference in your community with flexibility and hours that suit your lifestyle this could be that role for you, whatever your age. Job overview – a new career in social care The role of the Care Assistant is to perform duties and tasks to enable customers to live within the comfort of their own homes in a safe and secure way and to provide a high level of care which promotes dignity, respect and choice and helps then to remain as independent as possible. Our customers’ needs may range from companionship and domestic support to personal care. The care will be delivered according to Bluebird Care’s policies and procedures, agreed standards, and legislative requirements as directed by the management staff in the company to ensure a high quality of support is delivered at all times by the care staff. Duties: Assisting a customer to get up, Washing, bathing, showering, oral care, grooming Toileting including assisting with the use of a commode Continence management Assistance with eating if required Assisting with prescribed medication Use of moving and handling equipment (after training) if a customer is unable to mobilise on their own. Working closely with other care professionals such as District Nurses and GPs Assisting customers to go to bed, including undressing and washing Be reliable and understand the necessity of not letting the customer, colleagues or the Company down at short notice and leaving customers vulnerable. Recording and reporting To write and maintain accurate records of care on a daily basis. To accurately complete Medication Administration Records (MAR charts) in accordance with policies and procedures where this is part of the care plan (once fully trained). Providing companionship and conversation Shopping Meal preparation and cooking Accompanying customers to appointments Light domestic tasks and general household duties such as cleaning, bed making, laundry and ironing Social excursions To report to the Team Leader or Supervisor if there are any changes or causes of concern in a customer’s condition. We are an outstanding Domiciliary Care provider where nothing is more important than helping people live full, independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes. We have an excellent reputation in the area, built up by providing the best staff to our customers and delivering the best care support. Interested? Then send us your CV and we will consider you for the first round of interviews. Please Call - 01435 512121 Benefits Wage and benefit details:- We pay £12.00-£13.00 per hour weekdays and £12.75-£14.00 per hour weekends. A generous mileage allowance (45p per mile) between home visits is also paid Hours of work range from 0700 to 2200 F/T and P/T hours, or weekends only available We offer sleeping and waking nights Pension Plan Bonus’s and rewards Free training Free Uniforms Free Healthcare scheme for staff and dependants Requirements Due to the nature of this role ideally you must have a driver's licence and Own Car or motorbike to use for work, however we are recruiting full-time walkers. Do you have these characteristics? Genuine care, compassion and empathy Good level of spoken and written English Hold a driving licence and have access to a car Good understanding of what the role entails Ability to follow instructions Responsible and able to work unsupervised Able to cope under pressure Flexible availability Ability to reside in a customer’s home for an extended period (Essential for Live-in Care only)
- Eastbourne & Wealden
- Flexible
Home Care Assistant - Uckfield (car owners only)
£12 - £14 per hour - part time/ full time. Secure employment. Great job benefits. very supportive team
If you are looking for a career that offers a chance to make a difference in your community with flexibility and hours that suit your lifestyle this could be that role for you, whatever your age or experience Job overview – a new career in social care The role of the Care Assistant is to perform duties and tasks to enable customers to live within the comfort of their own homes in a safe and secure way and to provide a high level of care which promotes dignity, respect and choice and helps then to remain as independent as possible. Our customers’ needs may range from companionship and domestic support to personal care. The care will be delivered according to Bluebird Care’s policies and procedures, agreed standards, and legislative requirements as directed by the management staff in the company to ensure a high quality of support is delivered at all times by the care staff.. Duties: Assisting a customer to get up, Washing, bathing, showering, oral care, grooming Toileting including assisting with the use of a commode Continence management Assistance with eating if required Assisting with prescribed medication Use of moving and handling equipment (after training) if a customer is unable to mobilise on their own. Working closely with other care professionals such as District Nurses and GPs Assisting customers to go to bed, including undressing and washing Be reliable and understand the necessity of not letting the customer, colleagues or the Company down at short notice and leaving customers vulnerable. Recording and reporting To write and maintain accurate records of care on a daily basis. To accurately complete Medication Administration Records (MAR charts) in accordance with policies and procedures where this is part of the care plan (once fully trained). Providing companionship and conversation Shopping Meal preparation and cooking Accompanying customers to appointments Light domestic tasks and general household duties such as cleaning, bed making, laundry and ironing Social excursions To report to the Team Leader or Supervisor if there are any changes or causes of concern in a customer’s condition. Your competencies To be able to commit to and attend all customer visits To be able to cope with emergency and difficult situations and seek solutions To be able to communicate effectively and develop effective working relationships with colleagues, families, customers, etc To be able to maintain high standards of care provision with compassion and empathy We are an outstanding Domiciliary Care provider where nothing is more important than helping people live full, independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes. We have an excellent reputation in the area, built up by providing the best staff to our customers and delivering the best care support. We provide full training and will support you to gain a diploma or apprenticeship in Adult Social Care Level 2 and 3. Interested? Then send us your CV and we will consider you for the first round of interviews. Please Call 01323 727903 or 01435 512121 Benefits Wage and benefit details:- We pay £12-14 per hour plus 45p mileage allowance Hours of work range from 0700 to 2200 F/T and P/T hours, or weekends only available We offer sleeping and waking nights Pension Plan Bonus’s and rewards Free training Free Uniforms Paid Induction week up to £250 (after passing probationary assessment) Free Healthcare scheme for staff and dependants Requirements Due to the nature of this role you must have a drivers licence and Own Car to use for work. Do you have these characteristics? Genuine care, compassion and empathy Good level of spoken and written English Hold a driving licence and have access to a car Good understanding of what the role entails Ability to follow instructions Responsible and able to work unsupervised Able to cope under pressure Flexible availability
- Eastbourne & Wealden
- Flexible
Home Care Assistant - Hailsham (flexible hours) Car owners only
£12 - £14 per hour - part time/ full time. Secure employment. Sign on bonus Great job Benefits. A very supportive team
If you are looking for a career that offers a chance to make a difference in your community with flexibility and hours that suit your lifestyle this could be that role for you, whatever your age. Job overview – a new career in social care The role of the Care Assistant is to perform duties and tasks to enable customers to live within the comfort of their own homes in a safe and secure way and to provide a high level of care which promotes dignity, respect and choice and helps then to remain as independent as possible. Our customers’ needs may range from companionship and domestic support to personal care. The care will be delivered according to Bluebird Care’s policies and procedures, agreed standards, and legislative requirements as directed by the management staff in the company to ensure a high quality of support is delivered at all times by the care staff. Duties: Assisting a customer to get up, Washing, bathing, showering, oral care, grooming Toileting including assisting with the use of a commode Continence management Assistance with eating if required Assisting with prescribed medication Use of moving and handling equipment (after training) if a customer is unable to mobilise on their own. Working closely with other care professionals such as District Nurses and GPs Assisting customers to go to bed, including undressing and washing Be reliable and understand the necessity of not letting the customer, colleagues or the Company down at short notice and leaving customers vulnerable. Recording and reporting To write and maintain accurate records of care on a daily basis. To accurately complete Medication Administration Records (MAR charts) in accordance with policies and procedures where this is part of the care plan (once fully trained). Providing companionship and conversation Shopping Meal preparation and cooking Accompanying customers to appointments Light domestic tasks and general household duties such as cleaning, bed making, laundry and ironing Social excursions To report to the Team Leader or Supervisor if there are any changes or causes of concern in a customer’s condition. We are an outstanding Domiciliary Care provider where nothing is more important than helping people live full, independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes. We have an excellent reputation in the area, built up by providing the best staff to our customers and delivering the best care support. Interested? Then send us your CV and we will consider you for the first round of interviews. Please Call 01323 727903 or 01435 512121 Benefits Wage and benefit details:- We pay £12-14 per hour plus 45p mileage allowance Hours of work range from 0700 to 2200 F/T and P/T hours, or weekends only available We offer sleeping and waking nights Pension Plan Bonus’s and rewards Free training Free Uniforms Free Healthcare scheme for staff and dependants Requirements Due to the nature of this role you must have a drivers licence and Own Car to use for work. Do you have these characteristics? Genuine care, compassion and empathy Good level of spoken and written English Hold a driving licence and have access to a car Good understanding of what the role entails Ability to follow instructions Responsible and able to work unsupervised Able to cope under pressure Flexible availability Ability to reside in a customer’s home for an extended period (Essential for Live-in Care only)
- Eastbourne & Wealden
- Full Time
Live-in Care Assistant - Eastbourne & East Sussex region
From £86 - £100 per day plus holiday pay. Sign on bonus if conditions are met. Plenty of benefits. Supportive team. Secure employment
Providing Quality Care Experienced care staff needed - ideally with live-in care experience Location Areas - Eastbourne, Uckfield, Crowborough, Forest Row, Heathfield, Wadhurst, Hailsham, East Sussex Professional Care experience is essential for this role - Unfortunately applications will be ignored if you have no professional care experience and are based in UK or have a UK work visa. Bluebird Care is an award winning care provider in the East Sussex area. We are looking to recruit the best experienced caring and passionate Live-in Carers to join our outstanding care team to provide quality care to people in their own homes. Your Roles and Responsibilities as a Live-in Care Assistant As a Live-In Care Assistant you will be living with one of our customers or maybe even a couple to provide the very best care. You are there to be a companion, but also to help them remain independent in their own home and cherish all the memories they’ve made there. 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. Household chores Meal preparation Shopping Social Outings Offering our customers companionship Your Experience and Suitability for the Live-in Care Assistant Role Live-in Care Assistants are matched to our customers to ensure our customers and you get along so the most important thing to us is that you 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. Because We Care About You Competitive wages paid monthly Paid holidays up to 28 days a year Free training to all staff We cover your hotel costs during the 1st week of Induction training if needed. Regular support and supervision to help you settle in. Training support for new Health and Social Care qualifications Working in a lovely area by the sea or local towns in countryside. Company pension scheme depending on eligibility Private Healthcare scheme (inc dependants) Must be UK resident. Requirements: We are looking for people with qualities such as: a friendly and caring approach and a genuine desire to help others the ability to relate to people with a variety of background tact and sensitivity and a respectful approach to customers a professional, reliable and flexible attitude patience and a sense of humour good at following care compliance professional care experience (live in care, home care or residential/nursing care) But not only that, 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.
- Eastbourne & Wealden
- Flexible
Care Assistant - Eastbourne (Car owner only)
All our roles matter. We’re committed to keeping people in their own home, every customers needs are different, every day is different. We’re looking for individuals who really care. Apply now.
Providing Quality Care Bluebird Care started as a small family business in 2004, and today we are proud to be one of the largest providers of home care services across the UK. But what makes us different? We’re committed to keeping people in the comfort of their own home, so we help with anything from everyday tasks around our customers’ homes through to complex care needs. We appreciate that every customer is different, and this is why every day will be different. Roles and Responsibilities as a Care Assistant Providing personal care duties Administering medication Manual handling, using equipment where required Household chores Meal preparation Shopping Social Outings Offering our customers companionship Generally 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’s isn’t about previous experience. We want to ensure our customer receives the very best care and to do that we need people who are naturally compassionate, caring and patient. We want a team who genuinely cares for each of our customers as if it was their own family. But don’t panic, we’ll ensure you have all the right training and development because we care for our Care Assistants. After all, they care for our customers so it’s important that you feel equipped for the role. 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 and this is why our role offers the flexibility to work around your own home life. You can choose between full-time or part-time work; all you have to do is simply tell us your availability. We can’t care for our customers if we don’t take care of our team so to make this possible, we offer: Excellent rates of pay of £12 to £14 per hour 45p per mile Full training induction Ongoing training and support Flexible working Pension scheme Free uniform Sign on bonus Free health care & other rewards But not only that, 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.
- Eastbourne & Wealden
- Flexible
Senior Care Assistant - Eastbourne (car owner only)
£12 - £14 per hour - part time/ full time. 40p per mile fuel allowance Secure Employment. Great job benefits. Supportive team.
If you are looking for a career that offers a chance to make a difference in your community with flexibility and hours that suit your lifestyle this could be that role for you, whatever your age. Job overview – a new career in social care The role of the Care Assistant is to perform duties and tasks to enable customers to live within the comfort of their own homes in a safe and secure way and to provide a high level of care which promotes dignity, respect and choice and helps then to remain as independent as possible. Our customers’ needs may range from companionship and domestic support to personal care. The care will be delivered according to Bluebird Care’s policies and procedures, agreed standards, and legislative requirements as directed by the management staff in the company to ensure a high quality of support is delivered at all times by the care staff. Duties: Assisting a customer to get up, Washing, bathing, showering, oral care, grooming Toileting including assisting with the use of a commode Continence management Assistance with eating if required Assisting with prescribed medication Use of moving and handling equipment (after training) if a customer is unable to mobilise on their own. Working closely with other care professionals such as District Nurses and GPs Assisting customers to go to bed, including undressing and washing Be reliable and understand the necessity of not letting the customer, colleagues or the Company down at short notice and leaving customers vulnerable. Recording and reporting To write and maintain accurate records of care on a daily basis. To accurately complete Medication Administration Records (MAR charts) in accordance with policies and procedures where this is part of the care plan (once fully trained). Providing companionship and conversation Shopping Meal preparation and cooking Accompanying customers to appointments Light domestic tasks and general household duties such as cleaning, bed making, laundry and ironing Social excursions To report to the Team Leader or Supervisor if there are any changes or causes of concern in a customer’s condition. We are an outstanding Domiciliary Care provider where nothing is more important than helping people live full, independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes. We have an excellent reputation in the area, built up by providing the best staff to our customers and delivering the best care support. Interested? Then send us your CV and we will consider you for the first round of interviews. Please Call 01323 727903 or 01435 512121 Benefits Wage and benefit details:- We pay £12-14 per hour plus 45p mileage allowance Hours of work range from 0700 to 2200 F/T and P/T flexible hours, alternate weekends We also offer sleeping and waking nights Pension Plan Bonuses and rewards Free training Free Uniforms Paid Induction week up to £350 (after passing probationary assessment) Free Healthcare scheme for staff and dependants Requirements Due to the nature of this role you must have a drivers licence and Own Car to use for work. Do you have these characteristics? Genuine care, compassion and empathy Good level of spoken and written English Hold a driving licence and have access to a car Good understanding of what the role entails Ability to follow instructions Responsible and able to work unsupervised Able to cope under pressure Flexible availability
- Eastbourne & Wealden
- Flexible
Senior Care Assistant - [Location]
excellent hourly rate great benefits supportive staff training programme
Providing Quality Care Bluebird Care started as a small family business in 2004, and today we are proud to be one of the largest providers of home care services across the UK. But what makes us different? We’re committed to keeping people in the comfort of their own home, so we help with anything from everyday tasks around our customers’ homes through to complex care needs. We appreciate that every customer is different, and this is why every day will be different. 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’s isn’t about previous experience. We want to ensure our customer receives the very best care and to do that we need people who are naturally compassionate, caring and patient. We want a team who genuinely cares for each of our customers as if it was their own family. But don’t panic, we’ll ensure you have all the right training and development because we care for our Care Assistants. After all, they care for our customers so it’s important that you feel equipped for the role. 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 and this is why our role offers the flexibility to work around your own home life. You can choose between full-time or part-time work; all you have to do is simply tell us your availability. Although we try to be flexible where we can, we do require you to be flexible with us too, that’s why we will require you to work **date/times required**. We can’t care for our customers if we don’t take care of our team so to make this possible, we offer: **Amend the below list to match your vacancy** An excellent rate of £11.25ph weekdays up to £12.35ph on weekends. 28p mileage allowance 28 days holiday pro rata Full training induction and a 12-week mentor Ongoing training and support Flexible working Pension scheme Smartphone technology so you can do everything at the tap of a finger Free uniform But not only that, 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. Every day throughout the COVID-19 pandemic Bluebird Care (Eastbourne and Wealden) has continued to deliver the wonderful support our customers need, now more than ever and due to ongoing and increasing customer demand we have continued to grow our team of Support Workers and we are looking for a senior care assistants to help us during this unique and troubling period. We can offer stability, safety and rewarding roles as a senior care assistant and are actively recruiting for both full-time and part-time hours. You are expected to travel between customers so you must have a Full Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle which you can insure for business use You will have more opportunities for education, training and qualifications, and an ability to develop your career in many different ways. Senior Care Assistant benefits Flexible hours contract to suit work and home life balance It makes a rewarding pay package. Full time, flexible or part time hours are available including days, evenings and weekends. you must have care experience to join us, and you must drive and have access to a car or motorbike More Senior Care Assistant benefits Free training is provided for this role. You are paid for your pre-employment induction training up to £250 ** Staff recruitment referral scheme rewards We provide free uniforms and an annual clothes allowance Free mobile phone provided or compensation for own phone use. Free private health care scheme Bonus and reward schemes Company Pension Plan (** This is a discretionary payment after passing the the probationary period (3 - 4 Months)) Perhaps you are also looking to return to work after a break, or you are semi retired or retired and looking for a rewarding way to spend your spare time and have experience, so become a Senior Care Assistant with us We look forward to hearing from you all. Tel: 01323 727903 or email