Senior Home Care Assistant - Heathfield (car owners only)
Bluebird CareThe Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Pays all ages fairly
- Recommended by parents
- Respectful managers
- Proper training
About Bluebird Care
Bluebird Care is a care group. They offer specialist home care services.
Job description from Bluebird Care
If you are looking for a career that offers a chance to make a difference in your community with flexibility and hours that suit your lifestyle this could be that role for you, whatever your age.
Job overview – a new career in social care
- The role of the Care Assistant is to perform duties and tasks to enable customers to live within the comfort of their own homes in a safe and secure way and to provide a high level of care which promotes dignity, respect and choice and helps then to remain as independent as possible.
- Our customers’ needs may range from companionship and domestic support to personal care. The care will be delivered according to Bluebird Care’s policies and procedures, agreed standards, and legislative requirements as directed by the management staff in the company to ensure a high quality of support is delivered at all times by the care staff.
Duties:
- Assisting a customer to get up, Washing, bathing, showering, oral care, grooming
- Toileting including assisting with the use of a commode
- Continence management
- Assistance with eating if required
- Assisting with prescribed medication
- Use of moving and handling equipment (after training) if a customer is unable to mobilise on their own.
- Working closely with other care professionals such as District Nurses and GPs
- Assisting customers to go to bed, including undressing and washing
- Be reliable and understand the necessity of not letting the customer, colleagues or the Company down at short notice and leaving customers vulnerable.
- Recording and reporting
- To write and maintain accurate records of care on a daily basis.
- To accurately complete Medication Administration Records (MAR charts) in accordance with policies and procedures where this is part of the care plan (once fully trained).
- Providing companionship and conversation
- Shopping
- Meal preparation and cooking
- Accompanying customers to appointments
- Light domestic tasks and general household duties such as cleaning, bed making, laundry and ironing
- Social excursions
- To report to the Team Leader or Supervisor if there are any changes or causes of concern in a customer’s condition.
We are an outstanding Domiciliary Care provider where nothing is more important than helping people live full, independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes. We have an excellent reputation in the area, built up by providing the best staff to our customers and delivering the best care support.
Interested? Then send us your CV and we will consider you for the first round of interviews.
Please Call - 01435 512121
BenefitsWage and benefit details:-
- We pay £12.50-£13.50 per hour weekdays and £13.00-£14.00 per hour weekends.
- A generous mileage allowance (45p per mile) between home visits is also paid
- Hours of work range from 0700 to 2200
- F/T and P/T hours, or weekends only available
- We offer sleeping and waking nights
- Pension Plan
- Bonus’s and rewards
- Free training
- Free Uniforms
- Free Healthcare scheme for staff and dependants
Due to the nature of this role ideally you must have a driver's licence and Own Car or motorbike to use for work, however we are recruiting full-time walkers.
Do you have these characteristics?
- Genuine care, compassion and empathy
- Good level of spoken and written English
- Hold a driving licence and have access to a car
- Good understanding of what the role entails
- Ability to follow instructions
- Responsible and able to work unsupervised
- Able to cope under pressure
- Flexible availability
- Ability to reside in a customer’s home for an extended period (Essential for Live-in Care only)
Job insights from Breakroom
Care workers and assistants
Care workers and assistants help support people in their daily lives to live as independently as possible
What you’ll do as a care worker/assistant:
- Help with social or physical activities
- Household tasks, like cleaning and washing
- Support by preparing food, and providing help with eating and other tasks like bathing and getting dressed
- Check and monitor health and help with medication
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Heavy lifting
- Helping with personal care
- Physical activity
- Emotionally demanding duties
- Wearing a uniform
- Night work
- Long hours
- Anti-social hours
- Cleaning
- Working alone
What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Bluebird Care pay care assistants enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
85% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Bluebird Care pay care assistants market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
88% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Good
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Everyone is paid the same, whatever their age
Do care assistants at Bluebird Care get paid the same regardless of age?
Yes, people under the age of 21 get paid the same as those above 21.
See what Bluebird Care pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is the same as those above 21.Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and March 2024.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do care assistants at Bluebird Care get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
92% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Bluebird Care pay care assistants sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
95% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Needs improving
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Most people do unpaid extra work
Do care assistants at Bluebird Care do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Yes. Lots of people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
68% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do care assistants get of their shift pattern at Bluebird Care?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 83% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 12% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 1% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 4% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
Okay
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Some people worry about their hours
Do care assistants at Bluebird Care worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
51% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Good
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Most people get a choice of shifts
Do care assistants at Bluebird Care get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
76% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Okay
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for care assistants at Bluebird Care to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
64% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for care assistants to book a holiday at Bluebird Care?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
67% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Needs improving
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Shifts get changed at short notice
Do Bluebird Care managers change care assistants shifts at short notice?
Most managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
73% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
Okay
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for care assistants to take sick leave at Bluebird Care?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
49% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Needs improving
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People work a lot more hours than their contract
Do care assistants work the same number they are contracted for at Bluebird Care?
Most people work a lot more hours than their contact..
How we know this
79% of people report working 8 hours or more than their contract.Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
Good
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working as care assistants at Bluebird Care good if you have caring responsibilities?
Most parents and carers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
79% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do care assistants at Bluebird Care feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
77% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get proper breaks
Do care assistants at Bluebird Care get proper breaks?
Most people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
72% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful for care assistants to work at Bluebird Care?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
55% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do care assistants at Bluebird Care enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
85% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do care assistants at Bluebird Care recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
44% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do care assistants get enough training when they start at Bluebird Care?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
80% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are care assistants given support to progress at Bluebird Care?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 46% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Okay
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Head office only partly understands what’s happening
Do care assistants think Bluebird Care head office understands what's happening where they work?
Some people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
56% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do care assistants feel well informed about how Bluebird Care is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
60% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2022 and March 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Bluebird Care employees say about their job
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Best thing
The clients
Worst thing
Pay and hours
Bluebird Care Domiciliary carer, January 2024
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Best thing
Not having to work with other people
Worst thing
Working till 10pm and starting at 7am the next day
Bluebird Care Care assistant, October 2023
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