Home Care Assistant in Belper DE56 inBelper DE56 PUBLISHED THU 18 SEP 2025 Jump to job information section
Job description
Female-only role (Genuine Occupational Requirement) — this vacancy is reserved for women, increasing chances for female applicants.
Strong pay, £12.60/hr plus time-and-a-half on bank holidays; £12.25/hr paid for travel and non-contact time.
Living Wage accredited and CQC Outstanding-rated team — a respected, secure employer you can be proud to work for.
Guaranteed hours available, flexible working and average one‑hour calls — fits family life; alternate weekends are shared.
Full training, shadowing and a dedicated training manager with hands‑on care management support — great if returning to work.
Local rounds in Belper, Ripley, Allestree and nearby — travel paid and ideal for carers with a car who prefer local work.
Not all care companies are the same! You receive full active support in your job role.
We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Home Care Assistant to join our amazing Bluebird Care Amber Valley team where you support the customer in their own home.
Are you kind? Compassionate? Do people tell you that you would make an excellent carer? Do you get a sense of achievement from helping other people? Are you honest and reliable? We can offer you the perfect role where you will genuinely make a difference, everyday!
This post is open to female applicants only, as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational qualification under Section 29, Schedule 3 7 (27-7) of the Equality Act 2.
Pay: We have an excellent pay rate of £12.60 an hour and £18.90 per hour on Bank Holidays.
We also pay £12.25 for travel and non-contact time (training, supervisions, meetings, etc)
Hours: Guaranteed hours are available
Flexible working: We work flexibility to suit both our team and the people we care for.
All team members share unsocial hours and must work alternate weekends - both Saturday and Sunday.
Locations we work: We work in areas such as Belper, Ripley, Horsley Woodhouse, Little Eaton, Allestree, Wirksworth, Ambergate and Cromford so we probably have work in your area!
Why choose to work with us at Bluebird Care:
This is a role that genuinely makes a difference in people’s lives, every day.
You will be supported by an excellent care management team that will always be there for you!
You will be working with like-minded people who love to care for others.
You will receive full training to carry out your role
You will start your role by shadowing other team members so you have complete confidence in your new care role.
Living Wage Accredited Employers who pay above the National Living Wage
CQC Outstanding rated service
Private customers with time to provide excellent person-centred support
Excellent training with a dedicated training manager
Great retention rate in our team who also recommend their friends!
Average call length – one hour
Qualification opportunities
Career progression in a growing service
About us:
We started Bluebird Care in 2on the high street in our local area to deliver excellent quality care to our community, allowing people who choose to use our service to live as contented and as independent a life as possible.
It is a privilege to be part of people’s lives and very rewarding when we experience the positive reactions to our care from customers and their families. Our team is supportive and has a 'family feel'.
Our Directors, Susan and Philip are passionate about supporting people and as a team, we want to work with others who are as driven as we are in caring for amazing people. As a team, we have created a culture where our team genuinely love what they do, feel supported, and often stay working with us for many years.
We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Home Care Assistant to join our amazing Bluebird Care Amber Valley team where you support the customer in their own home.
Are you kind? Compassionate? Do people tell you that you would make an excellent carer? Do you get a sense of achievement from helping other people? Are you honest and reliable? We can offer you the perfect role where you will genuinely make a difference, everyday!
This post is open to female applicants only, as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational qualification under Section 29, Schedule 3 7 (27-7) of the Equality Act 2.
Pay: We have an excellent pay rate of £12.60 an hour and £18.90 per hour on Bank Holidays.
We also pay £12.25 for travel and non-contact time (training, supervisions, meetings, etc)
Hours: Guaranteed hours are available
Flexible working: We work flexibility to suit both our team and the people we care for.
All team members share unsocial hours and must work alternate weekends - both Saturday and Sunday.
Locations we work: We work in areas such as Belper, Ripley, Horsley Woodhouse, Little Eaton, Allestree, Wirksworth, Ambergate and Cromford so we probably have work in your area!
Why choose to work with us at Bluebird Care:
This is a role that genuinely makes a difference in people’s lives, every day.
You will be supported by an excellent care management team that will always be there for you!
You will be working with like-minded people who love to care for others.
You will receive full training to carry out your role
You will start your role by shadowing other team members so you have complete confidence in your new care role.
Living Wage Accredited Employers who pay above the National Living Wage
CQC Outstanding rated service
Private customers with time to provide excellent person-centred support
Excellent training with a dedicated training manager
Great retention rate in our team who also recommend their friends!
Average call length – one hour
Qualification opportunities
Career progression in a growing service
About us:
We started Bluebird Care in 2on the high street in our local area to deliver excellent quality care to our community, allowing people who choose to use our service to live as contented and as independent a life as possible.
It is a privilege to be part of people’s lives and very rewarding when we experience the positive reactions to our care from customers and their families. Our team is supportive and has a 'family feel'.
Our Directors, Susan and Philip are passionate about supporting people and as a team, we want to work with others who are as driven as we are in caring for amazing people. As a team, we have created a culture where our team genuinely love what they do, feel supported, and often stay working with us for many years.
Female-only role (Genuine Occupational Requirement) — this vacancy is reserved for women, increasing chances for female applicants.
Strong pay, £12.60/hr plus time-and-a-half on bank holidays; £12.25/hr paid for travel and non-contact time.
Living Wage accredited and CQC Outstanding-rated team — a respected, secure employer you can be proud to work for.
Guaranteed hours available, flexible working and average one‑hour calls — fits family life; alternate weekends are shared.
Full training, shadowing and a dedicated training manager with hands‑on care management support — great if returning to work.
Local rounds in Belper, Ripley, Allestree and nearby — travel paid and ideal for carers with a car who prefer local work.
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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Female-only role (Genuine Occupational Requirement) — this vacancy is reserved for women, increasing chances for female applicants.; Strong pay: £12.60/hr plus time-and-a-half on bank holidays; £12.25/hr paid for travel and non-contact time.; Living Wage accredited and CQC Outstanding-rated team — a respected, secure employer you can be proud to work for.; Guaranteed hours available, flexible working and average one‑hour calls — fits family life; alternate weekends are shared.; Full training, shadowing and a dedicated training manager with hands‑on care management support — great if returning to work.; Local rounds in Belper, Ripley, Allestree and nearby — travel paid and ideal for carers with a car who prefer local work.
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How do you manage your time and prioritise tasks when you have several one‑hour calls in a day?
How do you maintain a customer’s dignity and independence when supporting personal care?
This role involves alternate weekends, unsocial hours and travel across local areas — how would you manage this and make sure you’re reliable?
Why do you want to work for Bluebird Care Amber Valley and what are your development goals in care?
1. 2. How do you manage your time and prioritise tasks when you have several one‑hour calls in a day?
2. 5. How do you maintain a customer’s dignity and independence when supporting personal care?
3. 6. This role involves alternate weekends, unsocial hours and travel across local areas — how would you manage this and make sure you’re reliable?
4. 10. Why do you want to work for Bluebird Care Amber Valley and what are your development goals in care?
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