Bluebird Care Durham North
Female Care Assistant
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Female Care Assistant – Bluebird Care
Location: Sunderland & Durham North (and North Durham shift option) Contract Type: Full-time in Care Delivery Salary: £13.00 – £19.50 per hour (North Durham version pays £13.50ph)
About the Role
Bluebird Care is the leading home care provider, and we’re looking for a caring, dedicated Care Assistant to join our Care Expert Team. Our mission is to help customers feel comfortable and cared for in their own homes. If you’re passionate about making a difference and providing high-quality care, this is the role for you.
You’ll support individuals in all aspects of daily life—independently or as part of a supportive team. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to bring meaningful change and dignity to someone’s life.
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Your Responsibilities
Your role includes but isn’t limited to:
- Providing tailored care to meet each person’s individual needs
- Assisting with personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing, grooming)
- Supporting with meals, nutrition, and meal preparation
- Managing medication, prescriptions, and safe disposal
- Performing light housework (t tidying, laundry, cleaning)
- Being a dependable, friendly, and familiar presence to your customers
Why Join Us? Our Benefits Include:
✅ Attractive pay: £13.50 per hour (or £20.25 on bank holidays) ✅ £400 referral scheme (for introducing new carers, T&Cs apply) ✅ Access to Health & Social Care qualifications ✅ Paid induction (aligns with the Care Certificate) ✅ Flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle ✅ Paid annual leave + workplace pension scheme ✅ Uniform provided + £0.35p per mile fuel costs ✅ Supportive, friendly team with career progression ✅ Shadowing program for experienced mentorship ✅ Paid breakfast, lunch, and travel time
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Requirements
- Full UK driving licence and a reliable vehicle (essential)
- Ability to commit to alternate weekend shifts, where required
- Right to work in the UK without needing sponsorship or visa support
###Note:**
"Section 7(2b) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 applies that there is a genuine occupational requirement for female staff for these positions."
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