JOIN BLUEBIRD CARE NEW FOREST TODAY FOR A REWARDING NEW CAREER! We pride ourselves on providing our staff with some of the best contact time pay rates in the industry, PLUS paid travel time, mileage and accrued annual leave.

Candidates must have: FULL DRIVING LICENCE & access to own vehicle - please note we cannot rely on public transport or cycling.FULL RIGHT TO WORK - UK passport, settled status, dependents visa etc.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Community Care Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care and support to individuals in their own homes across Sway, Lymington, New Milton, Brockenhurst areas. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with personal care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Supporting with meal preparation and medication administration.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Assisting customers with mobility and daily activities.
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure person-centred care is provided at all times.

Our care assistants work 7am-2pm & 4pm-10pm shift patterns. There is a requirement to be flexible to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week, including alternate weekends (both Saturday and Sunday).

What We Offer:

• Competitive Hourly Rate: £14.70 up to £25.73 per hour (contact time).
• PAID Mileage/Travel Time: 45p per mile mileage & paid travel time ON TOP of hourly rate.
• Blue Light Discount Card: Exclusive discounts for emergency service & health care workers.
• Flexible Working Patterns: We understand the importance of work-life balance, and we offer flexible schedules to accommodate your needs.
• Training and Development: Opportunities to enhance your skills and progress in your career, including support in obtaining NVQ qualifications.

Requirements:

• Compassionate and empathetic attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• FULL DRIVING LICENCE & access to own vehicle - please note we cannot rely on public transport or cycling.
• FULL RIGHT TO WORK - UK passport, settled status, dependents visa etc.
• Flexibility to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week & alternate weekends

If you would like to kickstart a new career in the new year, get in touch & apply TODAY and we can give you all of the guidance & support you will need in your new role!

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those in our community.