Bluebird Care are proud to be rated outstanding by the CQC. A rating that was awarded to us due to the way we care for both our staff andour customers.
While Bluebird Care is a national home care provider, our office is a locally owned family business, run separately toother branches.
What we do
We'recommitted to keeping elderly and vulnerablepeople living in the comfort of their own homes (as an alternative to residential care) throughout Winchester, Eastleigh, Romsey and the surrounding areas . This means you do need to drive and have your own vehicle to work for us.
While many companies only pay Care Assistants for contact time, we believe you should be paid for every minute you work, so wepay for both travel time and mileage .
On average, travel time equates to 10% of your working time, so put simply,working for a company that doesn't paytravel time means you'll be unpaid for 10% of every working day.
Responsibilitiesof a Care Assistant
Including but not limited to :
- Personal care duties
- Administering medication
- Manual handling, using equipment where required
- Promoting customer health and wellbeing
- Companionship and help with activities / appointments
- Plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals
- Shopping and domestic tasks around the home
- Working every other weekend, or one day every weekend
To become a Care Assistant, you need :
Full and valid UK driving licenceAccess to a car / vehicleRight to work in the UK (unfortunately we cannot provide sponsorship)No experience as full training is providedExcellent level of EnglishTo be aged 18+In addition to a secure and stable career,we offer :
12.48-£14p / hr (based on experience)PAID travel time (£11.46 p / hr)PAID mileageEnhanced bank holiday rateSignificant investment in your career development (up to £5,000 within your first two years)Level 2 qualification in health & social careDefined career pathwayFull induction training and ongoing supportDementia training as standardFull-time & part-time opportunitiesVariety of shift patterns (inc. some weekend hours)Term-time contracts for working parentsRefer a friend (up to £250 per person)Refer a customer (up to £100 per customer)Health cover cashback scheme (over £1,000 per year)Hastee financial wellbeingFunded Blue Light Card membership28 days paid holiday(pro rata)Length of service benefitFree uniform and company smartphoneVehicle repairs discountsUse of company car(if you break down)Contribution to DBS checkDepartment Care Assistant Role Full Time Locations Winchester, Eastleigh & Romsey Hourly salary £12.48 - £14