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- Walsall
- Flexible
Care Assistant - Walsall 3pm-7pm
3pm-7pm- Bluebird care Walsall needs you!
Bluebird care Walsall needs you! 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. We can’t care for our customers if we don’t take care of our team so to make this possible, we offer: An excellent rate of £XXXXXXX 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.
- 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
- 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
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)
- Chorley, Ormskirk & Leyland
- Part Time
Day & Night-Time Care Assistants - Chorley
Keeping our customers safe & happy in their homes is our #1 priority. That’s why we’re looking for someone who is kind, caring & compassionate. Do you want to join our family on £12.50 per hour min?
ALL TYPES OF CARE STAFF including NIGHT TIME (Waking Nights) required by Bluebird Care Chorley, Ormskirk & Leyland - Join our ONE big happy family! Weekends £13.50 / hour & Weekdays £12.50 / hour, time & a half Bank Holidays with Bonus scheme through Care Friends. Waking nights pay is the competitive hourly rate detailed PLUS night allowance working 9pm-7am At Bluebird Care, we're more than just a career in care. We're a close community where our care assistants thrive. Our team is expanding to meet the growing demand for compassionate care 🫶 Whether you're embarking on a new path, changing careers, or looking to make a meaningful difference during retirement, there's a place for you here! Discover the 'more' in your career at Bluebird Care! A career with Bluebird Care is MORE than just a career in care! Make a difference to someone’s life. Change your life – do something rewarding! We are really passionate about the care we provide our customers and our team of care assistants, who we do treat as part of our family. We know that by looking after and treating our family well, they will provide the care our customer’s require. Our objective is to find care assistants who want to build a career with us and grow within our company. We grow by hiring people who teach us from their own experiences. We aim to hire exceptional care assistants who deserve respect & loyalty from the minute they walk through our door, and we do this! Our aim for our customers is to encourage and assist them so they can stay in their homes as long as they choose to. See Sarah, one of our family members, talk enthusiastically about why she would recommend working with the Bluebird Care family on this short video. Please click the video screenshot below. Sarah Testimonial Video Please share this advert with any friends or family you think might be interested in this opportunity. Roles and Responsibilities as a Day & Night-Time 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 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 Bluebird Care Providing Quality Care since 2004 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. 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. Our staff work every 2nd weekend so that everyone gets a weekend off. We can’t care for our customers if we don’t take care of our team so to make this possible, we offer: Excellent rate of pay: Weekends £13.50 / hour & Weekdays £12.50 / hour, time & a half Bank Holidays with Bonus scheme through Care Friends. Waking nights pay is the competitive hourly rate detailed PLUS night allowance working 9pm-7am Bonus scheme through Care Friends Full training induction Ongoing training and support Flexible working Pension scheme 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.
- Gloucestershire North
- Contract
Care Assistant: School Hours - Gloucester & Cheltenham
9.00am - 2.30pm - Monday to Friday £11.44 per hour plus up to £4.50 bonus opportunities!
A vacancy designed for those who can offer a lot to care, but need hours to fit around family life! 9.00am-2.30pm - Monday to Friday! £11.44 per hour PLUS £1.50 per hour bonus for volunteering to pick up calls at short notice £3.00 per hour bonus for volunteering to work outside or over your availability We pay you for ALL of your working time at the hourly rate, whether you are delivering care, driving between customers, or you simply have a gap in your shift with nothing to do! Job description We are seeking a caring individual to join our 9.00am-2.30pm team. This sought-after position was designed for those who can offer a lot to care, but traditional hours such as early mornings, evenings and weekend work would not be best suited to their family life. Our '9-2.30' rounds mainly support our customers who do not require full-time care, but rather those who might need one or two visits a week to help with personal care, household chores, or their weekly food shop. The role is varied, and you will visit a range of people who need just a little support to remain independent. A willingness to travel across our area to provide care is essential. In return, Bluebird Care can offer you: 9.00am-2.30pm: Monday-Friday ONLY £11.44 per hour 43p per business mile Excellent training and support throughout employment Paid holiday Double time on Bank Holidays Travel time bonus paid for visiting remote customers An opportunity to work for a CQC rated ''Overall Outstanding'' homecare provider *Please note that a full driving licence and own vehicle is essential to the role
- Stroud & Cirencester
- Contract
Care Assistant: School Hours - Stroud Areas
9.00am - 2.30pm - Monday to Friday £11.44 per hour plus up to £4.50 bonus opportunities!
A vacancy designed for those who can offer a lot to care, but need hours to fit around family life! 9.00am-2.30pm - Monday to Friday! £11.44 per hour PLUS £1.50 per hour bonus for volunteering to pick up calls at short notice £3.00 per hour bonus for volunteering to work outside or over your availability We pay you for ALL of your working time at the hourly rate, whether you are delivering care, driving between customers, or you simply have a gap in your shift with nothing to do! Job description We are seeking a caring individual to join our 9.00am-2.30pm team. This sought-after position was designed for those who can offer a lot to care, but traditional hours such as early mornings, evenings and weekend work would not be best suited to their family life. Our '9-2.30' rounds mainly support our customers who do not require full-time care, but rather those who might need one or two visits a week to help with personal care, household chores, or their weekly food shop. The role is varied, and you will visit a range of people who need just a little support to remain independent. A willingness to travel across our area to provide care is essential. In return, Bluebird Care can offer you: 9.00am-2.30pm: Monday-Friday ONLY £11.44 per hour 43p per business mile Excellent training and support throughout employment Paid holiday Double time on Bank Holidays Travel time bonus paid for visiting remote customers An opportunity to work for a CQC rated ''Overall Outstanding'' homecare provider *Please note that a full driving licence and own vehicle is essential to the role
- West Bromwich
- Flexible
Care Assistant - Sandwell
Make people smile every day and get paid for it, what could be better?
STOP what you’re doing. If you don’t read this, you will miss an opportunity of a lifetime! We’ve all looked after somebody at some point in our lives whether it’s a child, a partner or even other family members. Think about that rewarding feeling you get when you’re able to make them smile, feel better or even make a difference. Working for Bluebird Care means you can experience that every day multiple times a day. It would be silly not to apply. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t had any formal training, we’ll provide you with training, shadowing and mentoring. We’ll be here to support you every step of the way. All we ask is that you have access to a vehicle with a full valid UK driving licence so that you can travel between our customer's homes. But most importantly that you bring your caring and passionate flare to every single customer visit. Don’t pass up the opportunity to work for one of the UK’s largest home care providers. With over 200 offices across the UK and delivering 20,000 customer visits every day, you’re safe in our hands. This role is heavily focused on delivering personal care, but it is more than that, it’s about delivering an experience. We may be the only people some of our customers see daily, so it’s about delivering an experience. We need to ensure our customers feel safe at home but also that they still get to carry out the hobbies and interests that they know and love. Requirements Full and valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle. This is a MUST as you will be travelling between customers' homes. Right to work in the UK Excellent level of English Benefits We can’t care for our customers if we don’t take care of our team so to make this possible, we offer: A competitive salary 28 days holiday pro rata Full training provided Ongoing training and support Flexible working Pension scheme Smartphone technology so you can do everything at the tap of a finger Uniform provided Click apply now, to complete a quick application today! Become a Bluebird because it’s more than just a career in care.
- Torbay
- Flexible
Care Assistant - Torbay
Make a difference, Smiles Make Smiles, Love you role.
More than ever, we are looking for exceptional care workers like YOU! We also realise that we need care workers working lives to fit around your busy home life too. We are searching for amazing new staff who can join our Bluebird Care family. Come and join us for our exciting January 2023 Induction!! Our ethos is Happy Staff = Happy Customers and that has never been more accurate in that we need to take care of our staff above all else. Hence, we have new amazing rates of pay – check it out below!! £15.00 per hour during the week (OTE) £16.00 per hour during weekends (OTE) Full or Part Time availability Ideal second job No experience needed, just a desire to care. Guaranteed hours available Mileage paid Travel time paid Dedicated support like no other! To become a Care Workers, you must have the following: Full and valid UK driving licence Access to transport (we don’t mind how you travel!!) Right to work in the UK We can’t wait for you to join our CQC Outstanding Team! Get in touch - details below or drop us a DM - we can’t wait to hear from you! Contact Nicky (Torbay Office) on 01803 215999 JOB DESCRIPTION It is important that all employees of the company follow the rules, policies and procedures laid out in the staff handbook and in the ‘policies and procedures’ book which is kept in the office and available for any care worker to use. The role of the care worker is to perform duties and tasks to facilitate our customers to live at home in a safe secure and comfortable way. Duties It is sometimes difficult to generalise about what the role of a care worker is. The best way of summing it up is that we might perform the tasks carried out by a close friend or relative but in a trained, professional and knowledgeable way. In order to do this successfully the care worker must be aware of the needs and requirements of the customer and must communicate successfully not only with the customer but also with other stakeholders such as family, friends and other healthcare professionals. The care worker also has a responsibility to alert the supervisor (or their representative) of any changes or causes for concern in the customer’s condition. There will be specific tasks identified for a particular customer. These may include cooking and/or preparing meals and possibly assistance with feeding. Housekeeping and laundry as well as personal care may also be part of the role. The care worker will be briefed before undertaking any assignment with the specific tasks involved but in every case it is incumbent upon the care worker to carry out the work in a safe and professional way and to adhere to the specific instructions as well as the policies and procedures of the company. Care workers are frequently the only people that a customer may see on a daily basis and clearly there is a responsibility to report any relevant information back to the supervisor. It is not the role of the care worker to become involved in notifying family, friends or relatives of changes. This will be carried out by the Bluebird Care admin team, based on the advice received from the care worker. The care worker does not have responsibility for staff. It should be clearly understood that the role requires a great deal, sometimes both in physical and emotional ways, and also carries a weight of responsibility. Anyone who does not genuinely care about the welfare of other people will not be suitable for this job. The permanent equipment provided by Bluebird Care, such as uniform, identity badge and any other equipment required to carry out the role, are the responsibility of the care worker as is making sure that consumables such as disposable gloves and aprons are available and not in short supply. Whilst the supply and upkeep of any equipment such as wheelchairs and hoists are not the responsibility of Bluebird Care or its employees, it is expected that causes for concern with any of such items would be passed by the care worker to the supervisor. By its nature domiciliary care requires care workers to travel from place to place. Care workers must therefore have the ability to do this, either by public transport or by their own means. A thorough training programme is undertaken by every member of the Bluebird Care team. This constitutes both initial and ongoing training and is a requirement of all staff. Every member of staff will be required to apply for, and achieve, a satisfactory Criminal Record check. JOB SPECIFICATION Our Values Professional – Is the candidate well presented, clothes hair, shoes and nails? Is their use of language appropriate? Are they able to hold a conversation, give examples of situations that reflect their style and way of dealing with varying situations? Do they hold any qualifications pertinent to the role? Smiles make Smiles – As a representative of the business out in the community and also as sometimes the only face our customers see, does the candidate appear to have a relaxed and outgoing demeanour? Do they smile and make eye contact – do you get a feeling of warmth from them – then the friends and family test - would you like this person to visit someone you care for? Would they brighten up the day? I am a Hero – Do they want the job for the right reasons? Are they an unsung hero? Someone who goes the extra mile and expects no reward – selfless and willing to take on difficult tasks for the best outcomes for the customer – doing the job to give something back or to give the job the attention it deserves, placing value on the customer No Bullshit – Do you feel that they are truthful? Have they been honest about any difficulties that they have had in the past in previous roles or may have while working for us – making sure we know up front can help us to help them – we have no space in our business for someone who doesn’t understand the importance of being open and honest at all times Essential Genuine care for others Good communication skills Ability to understand what the role entails Ability to follow instructions Desirable Experience in care provision. Own transport. Flexible availability. Key Competencies To be able to attend all Customer’s calls. To understand the importance of such calls. To be able to cope with emergency and difficult situations. To be able to communicate with other people. To be able to maintain high standards of care provision. Tasks (The role may involve some or all of the following. This is not intended as a complete list and is supplied for information only) Assist customers to get up, dressing and preparing them for their day Washing, bathing, showering, oral care, grooming. Toileting, assisting with use of commode, emptying commode. Continence management Using manual handling equipment as specified. Working with other care professionals such as District Nurses, GPs, etc. Assisting with prescribed medication Assist customers to go to bed, including undressing and washing Preparation of meals and assistance with feeding General household duties Bed making and laundry Shopping and supplies management To keep accurate records of care visits. To prevent the spread of infection by exercising good hygiene techniques To use personal protective equipment to control and protect against infection To follow all instructions contained in risk assessments To report any concerns to the office
- Watford & Three Rivers
- Full Time
Care Assistant - Watford [FULL TIME]
As a fulltime carer you have the potential to earn up to £23,226 per annum 28 days holiday pro rata Full training induction Flexible working Birthday day off
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 were awarded Good / Excellent "Caring" by CQC/Care Inspectorate and for that reason, 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 the role for you. Roles and Responsibilities as a Care Assistant Watford 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 Watford 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 ( T&C's apply) Right to work in the UK Excellent level of English Live with in the Watford Area 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. We can’t care for our customers if we don’t take care of our team so to make this possible, we offer: 40 Hours FULL TIME - Paying Competitive Rates 35p 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, with money towards your data plan. 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.
- Harrow
- Full Time
Care Assistant (Harrow & Brent)
We are offering exciting new roles for care and support workers in Bluebird Care (Harrow & Brent). Caring for individuals with a range of different needs in their owns homes.
Job Description – Care Assistant Reports to: Registered Manager or Supervisor Purpose of role To support customers with all aspects of their day to day living, so they can enjoy the best possible quality of life. You will mostly work independently with the customer(s) in their own home. Providing care and support offers many rewards, but can also be challenging. Compassion, good communication skills and a calm and caring manner are essential to be successful as a Care Assistant. Key responsibilities To provide safe, reliable, compassionate care and support to meet the individual needs and wishes of each customer. Each person is unique. You must respect each customers’ choice about how their care and support is given and promote their dignity at all times. You may be the only person the customer sees regularly or during a particular period of time, it is therefore essential to report any changes or causes for concern to your line manager promptly. You need to be clear about when to seek help and advice in order to keep customers safe and promote their well-being. Duties Care and support Give non-discriminatory care and support that values the whole person rather than merely seeing a list of care needs. Carefully listen and observe how each customer prefers their care and support to be delivered on a day to day basis. Help them make their own decisions so they can be as independent as possible. Follow the instructions in the care and support plan agreed with each customer. This may include: All aspects of personal care such as showering and bathing, dressing and grooming, dental hygiene, toileting and continence care. Assisting with medicines, ordering and collecting prescriptions or returning unwanted medicines to the pharmacy for safe disposal. Supporting the customer to eat and drink well. For example, helping the customer to plan what to eat and drink, giving gentle encouragement, shopping, preparing and serving food and drinks, clearing the table, washing up and keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy, agreeing with the customer how to store food safely and when to dispose of out of date produce. Safely using aids and personal equipment in a manner that respects the dignity of customers. For example walking frames, wheelchairs, manual and electric hoists, sliding sheets and moving boards,hearing aids and other physical aids Housework such as dusting, tidying, washing floors, vacuuming and sweeping, doing the laundry and ironing, making beds and changing the linen. Social and physical activities or mental stimulation such as keeping in touch with friends/relatives, taking a customer out shopping or to social activities, hobbies such as reading, photo albums, games, etc. Supporting a customer through temporary and terminal illness, including end of life care, hospital appointments, liaising with community health support and families. Record and report all relevant customer information, including: The care and support that you provide and assistance with medicines; Changes to a customer’s condition or other concerns e.g. faulty equipment or hazards in the home; Response to emergencies, accidents, incidents and safeguarding matters; Contact with families or carers and other professionals; Other matters as required by Bluebird Care procedures. Keep all information about customers and their families secure and confidential. Work well as part of the Bluebird Care team Follow Bluebird Care policies, procedures and guidance at all times Take part in staff and customer meetings Attend training activities, supervision and appraisal meetings This list is not exhaustive and you may be asked to carry out additional duties. We will provide you with full training in line with regulatory requirements. Role Specification This provides a picture of the skills, knowledge and experience you must have to carry out the role. You should demonstrate how you meet the ‘essential criteria’ by giving examples where possible. We will use this information to select suitable applicants for this post. Essential Criteria Personal Values and Attributes Kind and Caring – compassionate towards others who need support. Professional and Respected - excellent time keeper, reliable and understanding of professional boundaries. Dedicated to non-discriminatory care practice. This means respecting people suffering from a range of medical conditions with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own. Innovative – strong problem-solver, who thinks outside of the box to identify solutions and opportunities. Supportive – a team player and fantastic communicator, with good emotional intelligence. Fun and Passionate – understand that homecare can bring joy and happiness to a customers’ day, and strive to achieve this. Knowledge and Understanding General understanding of the needs of people who require care and support Respect for the rights of our customers. Understanding the importance of giving the best possible care and support centred on the individual needs and wishes of each customer Understanding about the importance of confidentiality and what this means as a Care Assistant Experience and skills Ability to listen, communicate clearly and build positive working relationships with customers, their families, Bluebird Care staff and other social and health care professionals Ability to give care and support to customers with all aspects of their daily living. To always respect their dignity, privacy and choices, be non- judgmental and promote their independence. Good organisational skills, so customers receive the services they expect. Ability to use own initiative and work alone or as part of a team especially in an emergency. Numerical skills to support customers in managing their money and buying shopping or paying bills when requested to do so Ability to keep written records in clear English about the care and support given to each customer, including help with medicines. Ability and willingness to follow Bluebird Care’s policies, procedures and instructions and to participate in relevant training Good stamina and level of fitness to meet the physical demands of the job Additional requirements All staff are expected to meet regulatory training standards. Care Assistants must attend and successfully complete initial induction training with Bluebird Care before providing care and support to our customers. During your probation period, and beyond, you will continue to receive on the job and classroom based training to help you fully understand your role. You must be willing to participate in ongoing training so you can continue to give good and safe care and support. You will need to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service formally known as the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) Valid driving licence with fewer than 6 points. Class 1 business insurance and current MOT (if using own car for business purposes)
- Brent
- Full Time
Care Assistant - Brent
We are offering exciting new roles for care and support workers in Bluebird Care Brent. Caring for individuals with a range of different needs in their owns homes.
Job description 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 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 Be willing to use public transport if not a Driver Access to a car own 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 at least one weekend a month We can’t care for our customers if we don’t take care of our team so to make this possible, we offer: An excellent rate of £10ph weekdays and £10.50ph on weekends. increasing to £15 ph on bank holidays. 30p 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.
Our care teams go above and beyond every day. They are kind, caring, helpful, cheerful and professional.
The demand for our care assistants is growing every day, and so we need to grow our amazing teams. If you have what it takes to be one of us, we can offer you an opportunity like no other.