Bluebird Care Durham North
Care Assistant

How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Location: Inverclyde & Renfrewshire
Contract type: Care Delivery
Salary details: £14.25 - £14.25 per hour
Apply for this role
Care Assistant
Location: Inverclyde and Renfrewshire and Glasgow South
Salary: £14.25 per hour | Expert training | Flexible shift patterns
Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
The Most Important Part of Someone's Day Could Be the Moment You Knock on Their Door
For many of the people we support, your visit is more than care. It's companionship. It's reassurance. It's a familiar face they look forward to seeing. It's the confidence to remain independent and continue living safely in the home they love.
At Bluebird Care, we believe everyone deserves to live with dignity, comfort and choice. Every day, our Care Assistants help make that possible.
Whether you're helping someone get ready for the day, preparing a favourite meal, sharing a conversation over a cup of tea, or simply being there to listen, the impact you make goes far beyond practical support. You help people maintain their independence, stay connected to their communities, and continue living life on their own terms.
We're looking for compassionate, reliable people who want more than just a job. We want people who find fulfilment in helping others and take pride in making a genuine difference every single day.
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
If you're ready to build a career with purpose, where your kindness and compassion are valued as much as your skills, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As a Care Assistant, you'll help people continue living life on their own terms, in the comfort of their own homes.
You'll
- Build meaningful relationships with the people you support
- Help customers maintain their independence, confidence and routines
- Provide personal care with dignity, respect and compassion
- Support with meal preparation, nutrition and hydration
- Assist with medication and promote wellbeing
- Help with light household tasks to create a safe and comfortable environment
- Offer companionship, conversation and emotional support
- Travel between customers' homes to provide reliable, consistent care
- Be a trusted and familiar presence that customers and families can rely on
No two days are the same, but every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact.
Why Join Bluebird Care?
At Bluebird Care, we know that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. That's why we invest in our teams and create an environment where you feel valued, supported and appreciated.
We Offer
- £14.25 per hour
- Full induction and expert training
- Flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle
- Uniform and PPE provided
- Ongoing learning and career development opportunities
- A supportive management team available when you need them
- 24/7 support and guidance
- A welcoming, inclusive team culture
- Recognition for the difference you make every day
- Paid travel time and mileage


Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
What We're Looking For
You don't need previous care experience to join us. What matters most is your attitude, compassion and willingness to make a difference.
We'd Love To Hear From You If You Are
- Kind, caring and genuinely passionate about helping others
- A great communicator who builds positive relationships naturally
- Reliable, professional and respectful
- Able to work independently and follow care plans
- Committed to providing outstanding care
- A driver with a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle (essential)
Previous care experience is beneficial, but not essential, as full training will be provided.
More Than a Job
This is a role where you'll finish your day knowing you've helped someone feel safer, happier, more independent and less alone.
The support you provide allows people to stay in the place that means the most to them: their own home.
That's a difference worth making.
Bluebird Care Inverclyde and Renfrewshire & Glasgow South are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PVG checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.
Apply for this role
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills