Job Description
Care Assistant: Full-Time & Part-Time Split Shift Roles Available
Join Our Care Team and Make a Real Difference!
Location: Scarborough
Salary: £15.15 per hour & paid mileage
Schedule: Full-Time, Part-Time & Bank Shifts Available
At Bluebird Care Scarborough, 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 today.
What You'll Do as a Care Assistant:
- Provide personal care, assistance with meals, and companionship
- Support with medication, mobility, and daily living tasks
- Build trusting relationships with our customers, promoting independence and improving their quality of life
- Deliver high-quality care in accordance with individual care plans and company standards
What We’re Looking For:
We are recruiting both Full-Time and Part-Time Care Assistants to work flexible shifts across the week.
Typical shift patterns include:
- Full-time Day shift: 4 and 3 rotation – 07:00 - 22:00
- Part-time Morning Shift: 07:00 – 15:00
- Part-time Evening Shift: 15:00 – 22:00
Applicants should be available to work either both shifts as part of a split-shift pattern or have availability across mornings and/or evenings, depending on the role applied for.
When working as a Care Assistant for Bluebird Care, you will need to demonstrate the values that underpin our service. We are looking for individuals who are:
- Compassionate and reliable, with a genuine passion for helping others
- Positive, professional, and an excellent communicator
- Able to work independently while also being part of a supportive team
- Committed to delivering outstanding customer care
A minimum of 2 years' care experience is desirable; however, we welcome applications from individuals with less experience who are passionate about starting a career in care. Our comprehensive induction and training programme will provide you with the skills and confidence needed to succeed.
This is a mobile role, therefore it is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own reliable vehicle.
What We Offer:
- Competitive hourly rate of £15.15 per hour
- Mileage reimbursement
- £200 pre-employment completion bonus*
- Ongoing support from our Care Management, Senior Leadership, and Office teams
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- £250 Refer a Friend Scheme*
- Free DBS check
- 28 days paid holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
- Flexible working opportunities
- Full training and ongoing development
- Blue Light Discount
- Access to Hastee Payment Benefits
*Terms and conditions apply.
Be Part of Something Special at Bluebird Care!
Join our team and be part of delivering premium home care services across Scarborough and the surrounding areas. If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in people's lives and want to work for a care provider that truly values its team, click 'Apply Now' and we'll be in touch shortly.
Why Choose Bluebird Care Over Other Care Providers?
Unlike many care companies, we truly invest in our people and pride ourselves on being more than just a care provider—we're a community.
In our recent annual staff survey, we achieved an Employee Satisfaction Index score of 71 out of 100, with 9 out of 10 team members recommending Bluebird Care as a great place to work.
At Bluebird Care, we strive to be one of the industry's leading employers by providing:
Personal Development
Comprehensive training programmes, nationally recognised qualifications, and genuine opportunities for career progression.
Outstanding Support
A hands-on management team that is accessible, supportive, and committed to helping you succeed.
Consistency of Care
We prioritise continuity of care, enabling strong relationships to develop between our customers and Care Assistants.
A Premium Care Service
Join a trusted and respected care provider committed to delivering exceptional care and support within the local community.
Experience:
- Care industry experience: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (required)
Work Authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location:
On the road within Scarborough and surrounding areas.
Pay: £15.15 per hour
Experience:
- care industry: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence and access to a vehicle (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
