Care Assistant - Bluebird Care : Job Details

• Location: North Northumberland
• Contract type: Care Delivery
• Salary details: £13.35 per hour | Paid travel time | £35p per mile

We're Hiring: Care Assistants - Alnwick, Northumberland (and surrounding areas)

We are expanding our established team of Care Assistants in Alnwick, Northumberland. As a trusted and experienced team, we provide a premium service to our customers and we are looking for Healthcare Assistants who wish to provide the very best care.

We have full-time and part-time hours available and we’re pleased to also offer a 35-hour guaranteed contract for your first 6 months, giving you security and stability in your new role. Days and times will be arranged to support the needs of the business.

Why Join Us?

• Our minimum call time is 1 hour - we don’t believe in rushing in and rushing out.
• We provide ample, paid travel time between visits.
• You’ll receive full training - no experience necessary.
• We offer continuous support to help you do an excellent job.

Areas We Cover:

We cover all of North Northumberland so there may be opportunities nearer to you. We provide services in Bamburgh, Seahouses, Beadnell, Embleton, Alnwick, Rothbury, Longframlington, Berwick and many other areas surrounding Alnwick.

What We Offer:

• £13.35 per hour
• £12.50 per hour for travel time
• Paid fuel – 35p per mile
• Enhanced Bank Holiday rate at £20.00 per hour
• Flexible hours
• Paid annual leave
• Workplace pension scheme
• £400 referral scheme for introducing new carers (T&Cs apply)
• Fully paid induction in line with the Care Certificate
• Uniform provided
• Access to recognised Health & Social Care qualifications
• Clear career progression
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Shadowing programme with experienced Healthcare Assistants

What We’re Looking For:

• A car owner/driver with a full UK driving licence
• To be able to commit to working alternate weekends.
• A reliable attendance record with previous employer
• A mature and caring outlook on life

About the Role:

We care for the elderly and vulnerable in the comfort of their own homes, offering a compassionate alternative to a residential care home.

As a Care Assistant, you'll support customers with:

• Personal care
• Companionship
• Medication prompting
• Food and drink preparation
• Shopping
• Accessing the local community

We offer industry-leading pay, excellent conditions and genuine career opportunities in a rewarding and meaningful role.

Apply now and we’ll be in touch shortly!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

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