Bluebird Care Durham North
Support Worker / Care Assistant
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Location: Basingstoke, Newbury & Hook
Contract type: Care Delivery
Salary details: £13.70 - £16.60 per hour
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Support Worker / Care Assistant
Location: Basingstoke, Farnborough, Fleet
£13.50ph to £16.60 plus travel time paid separately at £13.50 ph and mileage at 30p per mile | Expert training | Flexible shift patterns
Bluebird Care – Where you change lives
We’re the best at what we do and it’s all thanks to talented people like you. As the leading Home Care provider, we take pride in our work - and we’re looking for a caring and dedicated Care Assistant/Support worker to join our Care Expert Team and help us set the standard.
Our customers should feel comfortable in their own homes, whether they are a child, young adult or elderly person and we help them do exactly that. You’ll be supporting people in all aspects of daily living, working independently or as part of a team who is supportive every step of the way. This isn’t just a job, this is a chance to bring purpose and dignity to someone’s life.
If you’re ready to take on a new challenge, supporting people with the best quality care, then this is where you belong.
Responsibilities
As a Support Worker/Care Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:
Person-Centred Support
- Actively involve younger individuals in planning and reviewing their support needs and goals, ensuring their support plan reflects their preferences.
- Empower each younger person to make choices and maintain as much independence as possible, supporting decision-making in all areas of life.
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Daily Living and Personal Care
- Assist with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and mealtime support, with respect for each person’s comfort and dignity.
- Support individuals with shopping for personal items, clothing, groceries, and assist with meal planning and preparation.
Health and Well-Being
- Assist with medication management and administration when required, maintaining accurate records as needed.
- Encourage and support healthy eating, hydration, and meal preparation according to each individual’s dietary preferences.
Community and Social Engagement
- Facilitate involvement in social, recreational, educational, and employment opportunities based on the individual’s interests.
- Support with travel arrangements and accompany individuals on outings, holidays, and community activities as required.
Be a dependable, friendly, familiar face for all the customers you care for
Benefits
- Guaranteed contracts for £25,000 PA
- Flexible hours
- Full induction and ongoing expert training
- Free L3 Health & Social Care accredited Diplomas
- Free EOL-accredited qualification
- Free training to meet the requirements of our customers eg PEG, Epilepsy, Stoma etc
- Uniform and PPE provided
- Regular support and ongoing career development and progression
- Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support
- FREE annual MOT on your work car
- Refer a friend scheme £310 per successful referral
- Annual awards celebrating your achievements
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Requirements
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
You must hold a permanent, unrestricted Right to Work in the UK
A kind, compassionate attitude and a calm approach to care
Great communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
Ability to follow care plans
Previous care experience is beneficial but not a necessity as full training will be provided
If you care deeply, Bluebird Care makes sure you have the time you need to do what you do best, the training so you can keep doing it better and the rewards that delivering such high-quality care deserves.
Bluebird Care North Hampshire & West Berkshire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.
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