Part Time Care Assistant - Manchester South inManchester inManchester PUBLISHED
SAT 16 NOV 2024
Bluebird Care is seeking a compassionate and patient Part Time Care Assistant in Manchester South to support individuals in their homes, enhancing their quality of life. The role involves providing personal care, administering medication, and assisting with manual handling while promoting the overall health and well-being of customers. While previous experience is not required, a caring demeanor is essential. Candidates must hold a valid UK driving license, have access to a car, and possess the right to work in the UK.
Offering flexible scheduling around personal commitments, the position provides excellent pay starting at £12.00ph, with increased rates on bank holidays, a 30p mileage allowance, and various bonuses. Bluebird Care emphasises the importance of supporting their team with comprehensive training, holiday benefits, and additional incentives like a referral scheme, ensuring a supportive and family-like work environment.
Offering flexible scheduling around personal commitments, the position provides excellent pay starting at £12.00ph, with increased rates on bank holidays, a 30p mileage allowance, and various bonuses. Bluebird Care emphasises the importance of supporting their team with comprehensive training, holiday benefits, and additional incentives like a referral scheme, ensuring a supportive and family-like work environment.
Providing Quality Care
Bluebird Care started as a small family business in 2004, and today we are proud to be one of the largest providers of home care services across the UK. But what makes us different?
We’re committed to keeping people in the comfort of their own home, so we help with anything from everyday tasks around our customers’ homes through to complex care needs. We appreciate that every customer is different, and this is why every day will be different.
Roles and Responsibilities as a Care Assistant
It’s isn’t about previous experience. We want to ensure our customer receives the very best care and to do that we need people who are naturally compassionate, caring and patient. We want a team who genuinely cares for each of our customers as if it was their own family.
But don’t panic, we’ll ensure you have all the right training and development because we care for our Care Assistants. After all, they care for our customers so it’s important that you feel equipped for the role.
You must have:
We understand that every member of our team has their own family to care for and this is why our role offers the flexibility to work around your own home life. You can choose between full-time or part-time work; all you have to do is simply tell us your availability. Although we try to be flexible where we can, we do require you to be flexible with us too, that’s why we will require you to work every other weekend.
We can’t care for our customers if we don’t take care of our team so to make this possible, we offer:
Bluebird Care started as a small family business in 2004, and today we are proud to be one of the largest providers of home care services across the UK. But what makes us different?
We’re committed to keeping people in the comfort of their own home, so we help with anything from everyday tasks around our customers’ homes through to complex care needs. We appreciate that every customer is different, and this is why every day will be different.
Roles and Responsibilities as a Care Assistant
- Providing personal care duties
- Administering medication
- Manual handling, using equipment where required
- Promoting customer health and well-being, enabling them to live their life to the full
It’s isn’t about previous experience. We want to ensure our customer receives the very best care and to do that we need people who are naturally compassionate, caring and patient. We want a team who genuinely cares for each of our customers as if it was their own family.
But don’t panic, we’ll ensure you have all the right training and development because we care for our Care Assistants. After all, they care for our customers so it’s important that you feel equipped for the role.
You must have:
- Full and valid UK driving licence
- Access to a car
- Right to work in the UK
- Excellent level of English
We understand that every member of our team has their own family to care for and this is why our role offers the flexibility to work around your own home life. You can choose between full-time or part-time work; all you have to do is simply tell us your availability. Although we try to be flexible where we can, we do require you to be flexible with us too, that’s why we will require you to work every other weekend.
We can’t care for our customers if we don’t take care of our team so to make this possible, we offer:
- An excellent rate of £12.00ph increasing to £24.00ph on bank holidays.
- 30p mileage allowance
- £150 bonus when you pass probation!!
- 28 days holiday pro rata - based on full time
- Full training induction and a 12-week mentor
- Ongoing training and support
- Flexible working
- Pension scheme
- Free uniform
- £150 refer a friend scheme
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To work as a Part Time Care Assistant in the UK, you typically need a combination of skills, qualities, and sometimes qualifications. Here are some key skills and attributes that are often required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with clients, their families, and colleagues. This includes listening, speaking clearly, and demonstrating empathy.
2. Compassion and Empathy: Understanding the feelings and needs of those you care for, and providing support in a kind and respectful manner.
3. Patience: Working with individuals who may have varying levels of ability and may require more time or assistance can be demanding.
4. Teamwork: Working well with others, including healthcare professionals and family members, to ensure a cohesive approach to care.
5. Organisation Skills: Being able to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks, especially when caring for multiple clients.
6. Attention to Detail: Noticing changes in the client's condition or needs and accurately following care plans.
7. Physical Stamina: The role may require physical tasks such as lifting or assisting individuals with mobility, which can be demanding.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to effectively assess situations and come up with practical solutions quickly.
Additional Qualities:
1. Reliability: Being dependable and punctual, as clients will rely on your presence and assistance.
2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respecting their privacy, choices, and preferences.
3. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds and individual needs.
Qualifications and Training:
While specific qualifications may not always be mandatory for a part-time care assistant role, many employers look for:
1. Care Certificate: A set of standards that should be covered in your induction into a care role if you don’t already have formal qualifications.
2. First Aid Certification: Basic first aid knowledge can be beneficial.
3. Health and Safety Training: Awareness of safety practices and protocols in a care environment.
4. Experience: Previous experience in care, whether through paid roles or volunteering, can be an advantage.
Practical Steps:
- DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
- Training and Development: Many employers offer on-the-job training, so having a willingness to learn and develop new skills is important.
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