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Join Our Compassionate Team as a Care Assistant Where Your Time, Skills, and Heart Truly Matter
Are you ready to be part of a care company thattrulycaresfor its team?
AtBluebird Care Sussex Weald, we do things differently. Wepay for every minute you worknot just whenyou'rewith a client. That includestravel timeandmileage, because we know your time is valuable, and your work deserves full recognition.
While many care providers leave their staff unpaid for up to10% of their timeeach day, we make sureevery minute countswith competitive pay, rewarding benefits, and genuine opportunities for career growth.
What We Offer
Whetheryou'restarting fresh or bringing experience from healthcare, childcare, cleaning, or customer servicewellsupport you with everything you need to become anexceptionalCare Assistant.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those with NHS, Support Worker, or Early Years experience. If you have theheart to careand acommitment to making a difference, we want to hear from you.
Areas We Cover
Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Hassocks, Horsham, Crawley, East Grinstead, Pease Pottage and Billingshurst.
Are you ready to be part of a care company thattrulycaresfor its team?
AtBluebird Care Sussex Weald, we do things differently. Wepay for every minute you worknot just whenyou'rewith a client. That includestravel timeandmileage, because we know your time is valuable, and your work deserves full recognition.
While many care providers leave their staff unpaid for up to10% of their timeeach day, we make sureevery minute countswith competitive pay, rewarding benefits, and genuine opportunities for career growth.
What We Offer
- £13.43/hr Weekdays | £14.63/hr Weekends | £26.86/hr Bank Holidays
- £12.21/hr for Travel Time + 39p/mile for Mileage
- Realcareer progression many of our current office team were promoted from within!
- Flexible contracts: Part-time or full-time minimum of 16 hours per week.
- Paid Training+ 12-week Mentor Program to help you thrive from day one.
- Work phone,PPE, and full support provided.
- FundedLevel 2/3 Health & Social Care Qualifications.
- Loyalty bonuses,Refer-a-Friend rewardsup to £250, andCarer of the Monthprizes.
- Holiday entitlementthat grows with your service.
- Early accessto pay via smart app,Blue Light Card discounts, and more.
- Afull UK Driving Licenceand access to your own vehicle (insured for business use).
- Theright to work in the UK.
- Availability for at least16 hours per week and alternate weekends.
- You must live locally to the Sussex Weald area.
- Provide personal care and daily living support that helps clients feel safe, comfortable, and valued.
- Help clientsmaintaintheir independence with dignity and respect.
- Keepaccurate, up-to-date records and communicate effectively with family members and healthcare professionals.
- Drive clients to appointments and outings, ensuring their well-being along the way.
- Use your excellent communication and IT skills to support care planning and documentation.
Whetheryou'restarting fresh or bringing experience from healthcare, childcare, cleaning, or customer servicewellsupport you with everything you need to become anexceptionalCare Assistant.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those with NHS, Support Worker, or Early Years experience. If you have theheart to careand acommitment to making a difference, we want to hear from you.
Areas We Cover
Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Hassocks, Horsham, Crawley, East Grinstead, Pease Pottage and Billingshurst.
Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.
3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.
4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.
5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.
6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.
9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.
Personal Qualities:
1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.
2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.
3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.
4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Qualifications:
While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:
1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.
2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.
3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
Experience:
Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.
Continuous Development:
Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.
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