Bluebird Care Southampton is looking for caring, reliable, and compassionate Health Care Assistants to support customers across Southampton and surrounding areas, including Totton, Eling, Calmore, Marchwood, Lyndhurst, and Ashurst.
We help people live safely, comfortably, and independently in their own homes, providing support that makes a real difference every day.
Whether you are experienced in care or looking to start a rewarding new career, we provide full training, guidance, and ongoing support to help you thrive.
Why Join Bluebird Care?
- No prior care experience required – full training provided
- Competitive pay starting from £13.10 per hour as of April 2026
- The Company will reimburse MOT costs up to a maximum of £50 per year.
- Paid travel time + 45p per mile mileage
- Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays – up to £20.25 per hour
- Flexible shifts – full-time or part-time
- Up to £250 refer-a-friend bonus
- Paid induction and shadowing with experienced carers
- Ongoing training and recognised qualifications
- Career progression opportunities
- Private healthcare, pension scheme, uniform and PPE provided
Your Role
As a Health Care Assistant, you will support customers with:
- Personal care and daily routines
- Companionship and emotional support
- Medication support
- Preparing meals and light household tasks
- Helping customers remain active and safe in their homes and community
What We’re Looking For
- Caring, compassionate, and reliable individuals
- Strong communication skills and a team-focused attitude
- 18+ with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Unrestricted right to work in the UK – we cannot offer sponsorship
Typical Shifts
- Morning: 7:00am – 2:00pm
- Evening: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
- Alternate weekends required
If you want a rewarding role where you make a real difference every day, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.10 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Are you able to commit to the shift patterns advertised, including 7:00am starts for day shifts and up to 10:00pm finishes for evening shifts? Please note that start and finish times are fixed, and we are unable to accommodate school-hours-only availability.
- Which of the following best describes your right to work status - British citizenship, dependants or ancestry visa, settled/pre-settled status? PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF NEEDING SPONSORSHIP OR SWITCH.
- Are you able to work alternate weekends?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence & own car? (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
