Support Worker - (Sleaford)

Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

12/4/2024

Providing Quality Care

Bluebird Care started as a small family business in 2004, and today we are proud to be one of the largest providers of home care services across the UK. But what makes us different?

We’re committed to keeping people in the comfort of their own home, so we help with anything from everyday tasks around our customers’ homes through to complex care needs. We appreciate that every customer is different, and this is why every day will be different.

• Are you kind and caring?
• Are you professional and respectful?
• Are you fun and passionate?
• Are you an innovator?
• Are you supportive?
  
  

Then apply for Bluebird Care's Support Worker role!

Job Description:

Being a Support Worker with Bluebird Care (Lincoln and S Lincolnshire) means you will be part of a well-established company that has provided high-quality care for over 10 years in Lincolnshire. We provide our services to any adult over the age of 18, ranging from companionship care through to personal care, mental health support and even complex care.

We are looking for individuals who deliver high-quality care and will work to our values and standards. We offer full time or part time positions, and provide our services within the hours of 06:45 - 22:00. Availability to work alternate weekends is a requirement of the role. This role can be challenging, but it is definitely rewarding.

Your dedication to the role will not go unnoticed, and we aim to provide a career progression environment for our staff. In our family-led company, we believe in enhancing the skills of our employees, especially with our registered nurse who supports and trains our Support Workers with clinical care and numerous pieces of training that you can take part in.

Requirements for the role:

• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required
• To be an honest, empathetic, hardworking and trustworthy individual
• Have the right to work within the UK
• Have an excellent level of English, both spoken and written
• Experience is welcome; however not essential as full training is provided
• Working alternate weekends as a part of your working pattern
  
  

Benefits:

• A competitive salary of £13 per hour.
• Consistent Shifts
• Mileage paid at 30p per mile
• 28 days paid annual leave pro rata
• Induction training and a 12-week mentorship
• Ongoing training and support 
• Opportunities for qualifications to advance your knowledge and career 
• We are proud to say we recruit our Management Team from within and are always on the lookout for those with the passion and potential for more senior roles
• Pension scheme 
• Access to in-house Wellbeing support
• Access to NVQ in Health and Social Care
• Free uniform & PPE
  
  

It’s not all about previous experience, however healthcare experience is preferred. If this is a new career for you, we will ensure you have the right training and development opportunities to ensure you are comfortable and confident in the role. Some of the roles and responsibilities of our Care Assistants include:

• Providing personal care duties
• Administering medication
• Manual handling, using equipment where required
• Promoting customer health and well-being, enabling them to live their life to the full
• We help our customers with anything from everyday tasks around the home through to complex care needs requiring 24 hour a day support.
  
  

If you are the kind of person who works well in a team or on your own, has good problem solving skills, is caring and considerate and above all else has the passion to provide exemplary care then this is the role for you!

Don't miss an opportunity to join this fantastic team!

Apply now!