Care Assistant - Scarborough

North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

12/19/2024

Start 2025 with a fresh opportunity to make a real difference by joining a premium home care company as a Care Assistant. We put our people at the heart of everything we do. At Bluebird Care, we’re committed to delivering exceptional care while supporting our team to grow and succeed.

Apply for a role with us before the end of 2024 and you could receive a £250 joining bonus upon successfully passing your probation. Plus, with a £200 pre-employment bonus, you could earn an additional £450 within your first three months of employment in 2025. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career with a premium home care company that truly values its team!

If you're looking for a meaningful career change, now is the perfect time to start a rewarding role where you can truly make an impact. With our supportive environment, career development opportunities, and commitment to excellent care, this is where you belong.

Location: York

Salary: £14.00 per hour & £0.30 per mile

Schedule: 4 and 3 rotation | Day shifts (07:00 - 22:00)

Contract: Permanent

At Bluebird Care York, we believe that great care starts with great people. We’re looking for compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants to join our team, providing high-quality care to help customers live independently and with dignity in their own homes.

If you are seeking a new opportunity and want to work with one of the region’s leading Home Care providers rated CQC Good, we encourage you to apply within.

What You'll Do as a Care Assistant:

• Provide personal care, assistance with meals, and companionship
• Support with medication, mobility, and daily tasks
• Build trusting relationships with our customers, promoting independence and improving their quality of life
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

We are looking for a full-time Care Assistant to join our team on a permanent basis. Our set working pattern for a full-time employee is 4 days one week and 3 days the following week, between the hours 07:00 – 22:00 as follows:

• Week 1 - Mon, Tues, Sat & Sun
• Week 2 - Wed, Thur, Fri
  
  

When working as a Care Assistant for Bluebird Care you need to hold certain attributes which align with our business. Our team members need to be:

• Compassionate and reliable with a passion for helping others
• A great communicator with a positive attitude
• Able to work independently and as part of a caring team
  
  

2 years minimum care industry experience is desirable. Although, we accept applications from those with less experience with a desire to work in care. We trust our robust pre-employment training programme will provide all essential onboarding procedures to become a Bluebird Care Assistant.

This is a mobile role, so it is essential that you have a Full Valid Driving Licence and access to your own reliable car/vehicle.

What We Offer:

• A competitive hourly rate of £14.00 per hour
• Mileage reimbursement of £0.30 per mile
• £200 pre-employment completion bonus*
• A structured 4 and 3 working rotation, offering a balanced work-life schedule
• Ongoing support from our Care Management, Senior Leadership, and Office teams
• Opportunities for further professional development and progression
• £250 refer a friend scheme*
• Free DBS check
• 28 days paid holiday inc. bank holidays
• Bluelight Card
• And much more!
• terms and conditions apply
  
  

Be Part of Something Special at Bluebird Care!

Join our team and be a part of Premium Home Care services across the Scarborough region. If you’re ready to make a difference and want to work for a care provider that values you, please click 'Apply Now' and we will be in touch shortly!

Why Choose Bluebird Care Over Other Care Providers?

Unlike many care companies, we truly invest in our team and pride ourselves on being more than just a service provider—we’re a community. In our recent annual staff survey, we scored 71 out of 100 on our Employee Satisfaction Index indicating a highly satisfied workforce, and 9 out of 10 would recommend Bluebird Care as a great place to work!

At Bluebird Care we strive to be one of the industry’s leading employers and we do this by providing:

• Personal Development: Comprehensive, ongoing training programmes, including nationally recognised qualifications and opportunities to progress within the company.
• Outstanding Support: Our management team is hands-on and available to support you in your role. We value feedback and are always looking to improve your experience with us.
• Consistency of Care: We focus on building long-term relationships between our Care Assistants and customers, ensuring continuity and familiarity.
• Recognition and Rewards: Our commitment to employee appreciation is demonstrated throughout the management team and your hard work is regularly recognised.
• A Premium Care Service: We are a recognised name in care, committed to excellence and consistently rated highly in the communities we serve.