Bluebird Care Durham North
Care Assistant - Brentwood and surrounding areas
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Care Assistant - Brentwood and surrounding areas
Care Assistant – Care Delivery (Contract) – Brentwood & Billericay
Job Overview
Location: Brentwood, Billericay, Ingatestone, Ongar, West Horndon, Shenfield, Woodford Contract Type: Care Delivery Salary: £15.50 - £19.75 per hour (£15.50 weekday, £16.50 weekends, £19.75 bank holidays)
Hourly Rate Structure:
- Weekday shifts: £15.50/hour
- Weekend shifts: £16.50/hour
- Bank holidays: £19.75/hour
Note: Applicants must own their own car and hold a full UK driving licence.
Who We Are
Bluebird Care – Where you change lives. As Essex’s leading Home Care provider, we deliver personalised support that empowers our customers to maintain their dignity and independence in familiar surroundings.
We’re looking for compassionate, dependable Care Assistants to join our team and make a meaningful difference.
What the Role Involves
As a Carer with Bluebird Care, your key responsibilities will include:
- Delivering a high standard of personalised care to meet each customer’s unique needs
- Assisting with personal care (e.g. bathing, dressing, mobility support)
- Supporting with hydration, nutrition and light meal preparation
- Prompting and safely administering medications where required
- Providing light domestic support (tidy-up, laundry, and cleaning)
- Building positive, familiar relationships—helping customers feel safe and valued
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You’ll work independently or as part of a team, whether bell-and-book visits, live-in care, or patients in their own homes.
Essential Requirements
- Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Right to work in the UK
- Kind, compassionate approach—calmness, patience, and empathy are core
- Excellent communication skills to build trust and rapport
- Ability to follow care plans accurately
- (No prior experience necessary! Full training provided.)
Beneficial (but not essential): Care, healthcare, or social roles (e.g., care assistant, support worker, family carer).
Benefits Package
We ensure our Care Assistants thrive with:
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- Paid mileage for travel between customer homes
- Flexible shifts (7am–10pm)
- 32 days paid leave (pro-rated for part-time roles)
- Friendly 24/7 support team with no oversights
- Expert induction and ongoing training (plus reimbursement for DBS & Blue Light cards)
- Regular career progression opportunities
- Legacy programme rewards for outstanding service
- An additional annual leave day for your birthday
Why Join Bluebird Care?
Bluebird Care isn’t just another employer—it’s a place where you can build a lasting career in meaningful, purpose-driven care.
- Cultivate relationships that matter.
- Access career growth with professional development.
- Join a supportive, equal-opportunity environment.
Take the first step in shaping a brighter future for those you care for—apply today.
DBS checks and references are required adhering to government standards.
Bluebird Care Essex-West is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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