Care Assistant

Here at Bluebird Care East & Midlothian we are seeking kind and caring individuals to join our amazing team of Female Care Assistants. We are well-established and have an excellent local reputation.

No experience necessary as full training is given. We also welcome applications from individuals with previous Carer or Support Worker experience. We particularly want to hear from people who would be able to work in the North Berwick coastal area.

Both full-time and part-time hours available with various working patterns including mornings, evenings and weekends. We do require all applicants to have a Full Driving Licence and a reliable vehicle in order to be considered for this role.

We offer our Female Care Assistants:

• 28 days paid holidays per annum (pro rata for part time employees)

• £450 Recommend a friend bonus scheme

• Flexible working hours

• Full & part time positions available

• Pension Scheme

• Paid business mileage between customers (35p / mile)

• Full comprehensive induction training

• Support and funding access to SVQ 2 & SVQ 3

• Access to an Employee Health Programme

• A rewarding career that has real life benefits to customers

We care for the elderly and vulnerable in the comfort of their own homes as an alternative to residential care. Your role will be to support our customers with all aspects of their daily lives.

Female Care Assistant Requirements:

• Full Driving Licence and own reliable vehicle

• Good communication skills

• Be genuinely caring, calm and compassionate

• Commitment and reliability

• Ability to work flexibly

• Completion of a satisfactory Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check

We pay a very competitive hourly rate, mileage and holiday pay. We also value our staff and can enable them to attain national health and social care qualifications. Interested? Apply Today and we will be in touch shortly.

"Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010."