Home Care Assistant

Description

Home Care Assistant

Locations: Halifax & Brighouse

£13.00 per hour + 25p per mile

Flexible shifts: 7am–2pm and 4pm–10pm

Full training provided

A full UK driving licence and access to your own car are essential for this role.

Please note: Applicants must have an existing and unrestricted right to work in the UK for this role.

Looking for a job where you can genuinely make a difference to someone's day?

Bluebird Care Calderdale and Bradford is looking for kind, reliable people to join our team of Care Assistants, supporting customers in their own homes across Halifax and Brighouse.

You don't necessarily need previous care experience. What matters most is that you're compassionate, dependable and comfortable helping people with the everyday things that allow them to stay safe, happy and independent at home.

Whether you're already working in care or looking for a completely new career, we'll give you the training and ongoing support you need.

Duties

No two days in care are exactly the same. You will visit customers in their own homes and provide support based on their individual needs.

This could include:

Helping with washing, dressing and other personal careSupporting customers with medicationPreparing meals and helping with food and nutritionHelping with light housework, laundry and keeping the home comfortableProviding companionship and a friendly faceSupporting customers to maintain their independenceFollowing individual care plans and keeping accurate recordsGetting to know the people you support and noticing when something doesn't seem quite right
Sometimes the most important part of the visit is simply taking the time to have a chat and make sure someone is okay.

The ideal candidate

You don't need to have worked as a Care Assistant before, as full training will be provided.

You will need:

A full UK driving licence and access to your own carApplicants must have an existing and unrestricted right to work in the UK for this role.A caring, patient and compassionate approachGood communication skillsTo be reliable and comfortable working independentlyThe confidence to support people with personal careA genuine desire to help people live independently in their own homes
Previous experience in care is welcome, but it isn't essential.

What you'll receive

£13.00 per hour25p mileage allowance per mileFlexible shift patternsMorning shifts from 7am–2pmEvening shifts from 4pm–10pmFull induction and ongoing trainingUniform and PPE providedRegular support from a friendly local teamOngoing learning and career development opportunities
Why Bluebird Care?

Care isn't just about completing a list of tasks. It's about treating people with dignity, getting to know them and helping them continue living life on their own terms.

You'll be trusted to work independently, but you'll have a supportive team behind you whenever you need them.

If you're caring, dependable and would like a role where the work you do genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Bluebird Care Calderdale and Bradford as a Care Assistant.

Bluebird Care Calderdale and Bradford is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

DBS checks and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practice.

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