Care Assistant

Join Bluebird Care Carlisle, a family-run business with 17 years of experience, providing exceptional home care.Enjoy flexible working hours from 7am to 10pm, perfect for balancing work and personal commitments.Receive competitive pay at £13.00 per hour with a mileage allowance, rewarding your efforts as you travel between clients.Benefit from comprehensive training, including paid induction, ensuring you feel confident and well-prepared.Gain access to career progression opportunities and nationally recognised qualifications through our Bluebird Care Training Academy.Be part of a supportive and friendly team that values kindness, professionalism, and dedication to enhancing customers' lives.*WE DO NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION**Full UK driving licence and access to your own car is essential*Bluebird Care is the UK's leading premium provider of home care because we know that it's "Good to be Home".We are a family run business and have been the leading provider of premium quality homecare in Carlisle for over 17 years and due to high demand for our high-quality services we are looking for carers to join our friendly and supportive team.Our customers want to be at home surrounded by family and friends, memories and familiar home comforts. We make that possible by employing exceptional care experts who are committed to their role and work as part of our supportive team.What we offer:£100 Prezzee voucher or Care Friends points for joining Bluebird Care Carlisle– your choice! (on your first pay day)Flexible full and part-time hours right across the day from 7am until 10pm (we don’t offer school hours 9-3 or 9-5)Guaranteed hours available subject to candidate availabilityExcellent hourly rates - £13.00 per hour with a mileage allowance of 30p per mileCare Friends reward schemePaid in-house inductionPaid shadow shifts28 days paid holiday a year (pro rata)Ongoing paid refresher training every 12-36 monthsUniform and badgePension schemeAdvanced DBS check paid forCare Certificate QualificationLevel 2 & 3 certified NCFE courses in Adult Social Care and Dementia AwarenessHealthy supportive working environmentDedication to continual development and improvement of the whole staff team and the companyEligibility for Bluelight discount cardWork anniversary voucher to recognise commitment to Bluebird CareJob referral scheme worth £250Dedicated parking for our officeWhat you need:CaringReliableEmpathetic100% committed to the delivery of premium quality careA genuine desire to help othersFlexible approach to working hoursAvailable to work alternate weekendsA full UK driving licence and a car which is insured for business useThe right to work in the UK. We do not provide sponsorshipResponsibilities include:- Helping with daily household tasks such as cleaning and laundry-Assisting customers with mobility issuesPreparing meals and assisting with meal planningRunning errands, such as grocery shopping or picking up prescriptionsAssisting with personal care tasks, such as bathing and dressingProviding companionship and engage in conversation with the customerAdministering medicationAccompanying the customer to appointments or social outingsExperience:Previous experience as a home assistant or in a similar role is an advantage but not necessaryKnowledge of basic household cleaning techniques and practicesFamiliarity with meal preparation and cookingAbility to follow instructions and work independentlyExcellent communication skills and ability to engage in conversationCompassionate and caring attitude towards customersAbility to maintain confidentiality and respect customer privacyPlease note that this job description is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Created: 2025-09-02