Care Assistant- Ringwood
- Location: New Forest
- Contract type: Care Assistant
- Salary details: Weekdays £12.65/h - Weekends £15.18/h - Enhanced Bank Holiday rates - PAID Mileage £0.45/mile - PAID Travel Time
Bluebird Care – Where you belong.
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference in your local community? At Bluebird Care Southampton & Totton, we provide exceptional care to the elderly and vulnerable in the comfort of their own homes, offering a wonderful alternative to residential care. We’re Recruiting Now across Ringwood, Fordingbridge, Burley, Poulner and surrounding areas!
We have both full-time and part-time roles available. Shifts include:
We ask for a commitment to working alternate weekends.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Healthcare Assistant, your role will involve:
- Assisting customers with personal care needs
- Providing companionship and emotional support
- Helping clients manage and take their medication
- Meal preparation according to individual needs
- Supporting with light domestic tasks and shopping
What We’re Looking For:
- A Full Driving Licence and your own reliable vehicle (you’ll be working across the Ringwood, Fordingbridge, Burley and Poulner locations)
- No prior Care Assistant experience needed—we provide full training!
- Applicants must be 18+ to apply
What’s in It for You?
As part of our team, you’ll enjoy great benefits, including:
- £12.65 per hour for contact time
- PAID Mileage (45p) and PAID Travel Time (£11.44)
- Enhanced Weekend and Bank Holiday Pay
- Refer a Friend Bonus: up to £250 each successful referral
- Healthcare Scheme
- 28 Days Holiday (pro-rata)
- Discounted Gym Memberships at local NFDC gyms, including Totton Health and Leisure!
- Blue Light Card with discounts at retailers like Halfords, plus discounts for fun days out at places like Chessington, Thorpe Park, and Alton Towers
- Opportunities for Career Development, both in the field and office-based
- PAID Induction Training, including shadowing shifts and ongoing support
- Pension scheme
- Free Uniform and PPE
If you're ready for a career where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and be part of an amazing team, we want to hear from you!