Bluebird Care Durham North
Care Assistant
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Care Assistant
Care Assistant
Location: Islington & Hackney (Postcode areas: N1, EC1, N7, N19, N4, N5, N16, E5, E8, E9 – Must live in one of these to apply.)
Contract Type: Care Delivery Salary: £13.65 – £20.48 per hour
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About the Role
Bluebird Care – Where passion becomes expertise
We’re the leading Home Care provider, and it’s all thanks to talented people like you. As a Caring and Dedicated professional, you’ll join our Islington & Hackney Team and help us set a new standard in person-centred care. If you take pride in your work, value teamwork, and want to make a real difference every day—this is the right place for you.
Responsibilities
As a Care Assistant, your key tasks will include:
- Providing person-centred care to individuals in their own homes
- Supporting with personal care (bathing, dressing, mobility assistance)
- Offering companionship and emotional support
- Prompting and/or administering medication (as trained)
- Assisting with food preparation, domestic duties and shopping
- Performing manual handling and equipment usage where required
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Benefits
- Starting salary: £13.65 per hour (with career progression to £20.48)
- Enhanced bank holiday pay
- Up to 28 days paid holiday (pro-rata for part-time roles)
- Full training and development opportunities
- Industry-leading professional development
- Supportive, inclusive team environment
- Career progression opportunities
- Contribution towards travel expenses
- Access to a pension scheme
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Requirements
To be considered, you must:
- Have a valid right to work in the UK and currently live in Islington or Hackney
- Be over the age of 18
- Have a genuine desire to care for others
- Be reliable, compassionate, honest, and patient
- Commit to working more than 20 hours per week
- Be available for flexible shifts, including:
- Early mornings (from 7am)
- Late evenings (up to 10pm)
- Alternate weekends (Sat & Sun)
- Previous care experience is desirable (but weekend-only roles also available)
DBS Check & References:
- Mandatory DBS (check includes %52 fee for new applicants or %52 verification of existing certificates).
Bluebird Care Islington & Hackney is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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