Care Assistant

Location: Isle of Wight (Island Wide)

Hourly Pay: £13.25 - £26.50 per hour

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 to join our Care Expert Team and help us set the standard.

Our customers should feel comfortable in their own homes, 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 that 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 our customers with the best quality care, then this is where you belong.

Responsibilities

As a Care Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:

Provide high-quality care tailored to each person’s individual needs
Assist with personal care (e.g., bathing, dressing, grooming)
Help with meal prepping, preparation, and nutrition
Support with medication, prescriptions, and safe disposal
Carry out light housework like tidying, laundry, and general cleaning
Be a dependable, friendly, familiar face for all the customers you care for

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay up to £14.25 per hour.
£26.50 per hour on Bank Holidays
Paid mileage
28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
Full induction training and paid shift-shadowing
Company pension
Bonus points/pay reward scheme
Refer-a-friend scheme
Flexible shift patterns
Ongoing training and career development through the Bluebird Academy
Friendly, inclusive team with round-the-clock support
Uniform and PPE provided
Contribution towards DBS check
Length of service recognition

Requirements

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential for travel around the island)
Must be currently living on the Isle of Wight
Full Right to Work in the UK (unfortunately, we cannot provide spοnsοrship or vіsa transfer)
To be able to commit to working various day shifts, including some weekends
Great communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
Ability to follow care plans
Previous healthcare assistant 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 Isle of Wight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DBS checks and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Employee mentoring programme
Free or subsidised travel
Referral programme

Work Location: In person

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Care Assistant