Care Assistant- Hythe and Waterside

Join Bluebird Care New Forest: A Rewarding Career Awaits!

FULL TIME & PART TIME AVAILABLE.

We work across the Hythe, Dibden Purlieu, Fawley, Blackfield, Langley, Holbury, Lymington, New Milton, Brockenhurst & Sway areas.

Are you looking for a fulfilling career with competitive pay and great benefits? Bluebird Care New Forest offers rewarding roles with top contact time pay rates, paid mileage, travel time, and accrued annual leave. We support your professional growth and development, making this an ideal opportunity whether you're a student, a parent needing flexibility, or someone looking to escape the traditional office environment.

Shift Patterns:

• 7am starts for the morning shift
• 10pm starts for the evening shift
• Alternate weekend work required

No Prior Experience Required:
While healthcare experience is a plus, it’s not essential. We value skills from retail, hospitality, childcare, sales, and education. Your enthusiasm to learn & broaden your knowledge is what counts.

Requirements:

• Must be able to travel across the following areas: Hythe, Dibden Purlieu, Fawley, Blackfield, Langley, Holbury, Lymington, New Milton, Brockenhurst & Sway.
• Must have a UK driving licence and regular access to a car.
• Flexibility to work 1-2 evenings per week and alternate weekends.
• Must be UK-based with the right to work (British citizenship, dependant visa, ancestry visa, spousal visa, settled, or pre-settled status). Sponsorship not available.

Role Overview:
As a Community Care Assistant, you'll provide personalised care in customers' homes across Hythe, Waterside, and New Forest areas, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.

• Assisting with personal hygiene, dressing, and continence care
• Meal preparation
• Assisting with moving and handling, including use of equipment
• Medication prompting & administration
• Light housekeeping duties

Why Choose Bluebird Care?

• Competitive pay rates: £13.00-23.19 per hour for contact time
• Paid mileage (45p per mile) and travel time
• Employee recognition through 'Employee of the Month' rewards
• Access to HasteePay for early pay access
• Referral scheme with potential earnings up to £275
• Private medical insurance and company pension benefits
• Alternate weekends off for better work-life balance.

If you're ready to make a positive impact in your community as a care assistant, apply today! Our recruitment team will promptly get in touch. We're excited to welcome you aboard.