• Title Care Assistant
  • Setting Clients Home
  • Role Carer / Support Worker
  • Salary £12.25 to £14.50 per hour 12.25 - 14.50
  • Hours Full Time or Part Time
  • Location Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Job Summary

Date posted: 15 March 2025
  • Job Reference: CA23

Are you a female driver with a full right to work in the UK? Are you looking to have flexibility yet a rewarding career at the same time?

Look no further and make a quick application today. You won’t regret it!

No experience is necessary, at Bluebird Care we look for people with a positive, patient and passionate personality. We can provide you with all the training and support you’ll need to pair with your personality to become a fantastic Care Assistant.

Not only will you develop and learn whilst in our team, but your pay will also increase for your hard work and loyalty.

No two days are ever the same when you’re a Care assistant, but duties do include:

·  Providing personal care for the customer which involves washing, bathing, and cleaning them while making sure dignity and privacy is at the heart of the care.

·  Helping with everyday activities such as meal preparation while making sure that the customer is given independence and choice.

·  Maintaining a level of friendliness and positivity during the visits you are providing at the customer’s home.

·  You will administer medication to the customer and make sure care notes are keep up to date during the visit.

Whilst we’re not looking for experience, we are looking for:

·  A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work

·  Someone who is prepared to acquire Class 1 Business Insurance

·  A full right to work in the UK – We are unable to provide sponsorship!

·  Someone who is caring, kind and empathetic.

·  A great listener

·  A sense of respect and compassion for others.

What we can offer you:

·  A competitive starting salary as we’ve just increased our salary by 9% as we can appreciate our amazing team.

·  45p business mileage.

·  Incremental holidays starting at 28 days pro rata including bank holidays.

·  Flexible hours to meet your family life.

·  4-day training in our office & online learning modules paired with a 12-week mentor scheme and then ongoing support.

·  £300 Bonus on completion of the 12-working week probationary period.

·  Uniform. phone and PPE are provided.

·  Access to SVQ 2/3 in Health and Social care.

·  Westfield medical cash plan alongside access to a huge range of discounts.

·  Company pension

·  Care friends’ points for birthdays, long service, and positive reviews amongst many other reasons.