Care Assistant - Ayrshire (Earn Up to £14.50/ hr) in Ayr inAyr PUBLISHED THU 16 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
£13.75-£14.50 per hour
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Bluebird Care rhZiluCo
Job description
Location: Ayrshire & surrounding areas including Ayr, Preswick, Troon, Saltcoats, and Kilmarnock
Pay: £13.75/hr during 3-month probation, £12.85/hr thereafter – with proposal pay bands up to £14.50/hr
Contract: Permanent | Full-time or Part-time | Flexible Shifts | Paid Travel & Waiting Time
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🌼 “Join the Crew That Cares – Right Here in Ayrshire”
Are ye ready to do a job that means something, in places you ken and love? We’re looking for kind, reliable folk to join Bluebird Care Ayrshire – a team that’s all about quality care, real community, and a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work.
Whether you’ve cared before or you’re brand new, we’ll back you every step of the way.
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💷 What You’ll Earn & What You Get
• Enhanced Welcome Rate: £13.75/hr for your first 3 months, then £12.85/hr
• Guaranteed hours – no guessing your pay
• Paid travel & waiting time (in line with NMW) – every journey counts
• 45p per mile mileage – we value your time on the road
• Paid supervisions, training & team meetings – because learning matters
• Progression built in – rise through the bands as you gain experience
• Flexi shifts – school-hour, evenings or weekends; work that fits around your life
• Local work – regular customers, predictable routes, and a friendly team
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💚 Our Proposed Pay Bands
Band Stage Hourly Rate
🩵 Band 1 Starting out £12.60/hr
💚 Band 2 After probation + SSSC £12.85/hr
💜 Band 3 With SVQ2/3 £13.10/hr
💛 Band 4 3 years’ service £13.50/hr
🧡 Band 5 5 years’ service £14.50/hr
🏡 Live-in Roles 8 hrs/day £915–£1,055/week
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🌱 What We’re Offering
• Full training, funded qualifications & steady support
• Paid meetings and learning time – we invest in you
• Flexibility that works around your home life
• A caring, close-knit team that kens the local community
• Clear routes for progression – Care Assistant → Senior Carer → Care Supervisor
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👉 Who We’re After
• Big-hearted, reliable folk who want to make a real difference
• Whether you’ve done care work before or not, we’ll train and support you
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car
________________________________________
✨ We don’t just offer jobs – we build careers.
Join a team that looks after you while you look after others.
💙 Apply today and get paid for every moment that matters – caring, travelling, learning, and growing.
Pay: £13.75/hr during 3-month probation, £12.85/hr thereafter – with proposal pay bands up to £14.50/hr
Contract: Permanent | Full-time or Part-time | Flexible Shifts | Paid Travel & Waiting Time
________________________________________
🌼 “Join the Crew That Cares – Right Here in Ayrshire”
Are ye ready to do a job that means something, in places you ken and love? We’re looking for kind, reliable folk to join Bluebird Care Ayrshire – a team that’s all about quality care, real community, and a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work.
Whether you’ve cared before or you’re brand new, we’ll back you every step of the way.
________________________________________
💷 What You’ll Earn & What You Get
• Enhanced Welcome Rate: £13.75/hr for your first 3 months, then £12.85/hr
• Guaranteed hours – no guessing your pay
• Paid travel & waiting time (in line with NMW) – every journey counts
• 45p per mile mileage – we value your time on the road
• Paid supervisions, training & team meetings – because learning matters
• Progression built in – rise through the bands as you gain experience
• Flexi shifts – school-hour, evenings or weekends; work that fits around your life
• Local work – regular customers, predictable routes, and a friendly team
________________________________________
💚 Our Proposed Pay Bands
Band Stage Hourly Rate
🩵 Band 1 Starting out £12.60/hr
💚 Band 2 After probation + SSSC £12.85/hr
💜 Band 3 With SVQ2/3 £13.10/hr
💛 Band 4 3 years’ service £13.50/hr
🧡 Band 5 5 years’ service £14.50/hr
🏡 Live-in Roles 8 hrs/day £915–£1,055/week
________________________________________
🌱 What We’re Offering
• Full training, funded qualifications & steady support
• Paid meetings and learning time – we invest in you
• Flexibility that works around your home life
• A caring, close-knit team that kens the local community
• Clear routes for progression – Care Assistant → Senior Carer → Care Supervisor
________________________________________
👉 Who We’re After
• Big-hearted, reliable folk who want to make a real difference
• Whether you’ve done care work before or not, we’ll train and support you
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car
________________________________________
✨ We don’t just offer jobs – we build careers.
Join a team that looks after you while you look after others.
💙 Apply today and get paid for every moment that matters – caring, travelling, learning, and growing.
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Why do you want to work as a care assistant with Bluebird Care Ayrshire, and what appeals to you about working locally in places like Ayr, Troon or Kilmarnock?
Describe a time when you delivered person‑centred care. What did you do and what was the outcome for the client?
How would you respond if a client refused personal care or medication? Give a specific example if you have one.
This role involves lone working and travelling between clients. How do you manage your time, travel and record‑keeping to ensure you’re punctual and safe?
The job requires a full UK driving licence and access to a car. Do you meet this requirement, and what experience do you have driving in rural or coastal areas like Ayrshire?
1. 1. Why do you want to work as a care assistant with Bluebird Care Ayrshire, and what appeals to you about working locally in places like Ayr, Troon or Kilmarnock?
2. 2. Describe a time when you delivered person‑centred care. What did you do and what was the outcome for the client?
3. 3. How would you respond if a client refused personal care or medication? Give a specific example if you have one.
4. 4. This role involves lone working and travelling between clients. How do you manage your time, travel and record‑keeping to ensure you’re punctual and safe?
5. 5. The job requires a full UK driving licence and access to a car. Do you meet this requirement, and what experience do you have driving in rural or coastal areas like Ayrshire?
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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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