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Care Assistant

Bluebird Care
Per Hour : 9.3 - 15.8
Congleton
Part time

The Breakroom Take

5.5

Rated 5.5 out of 10, based on 234 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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  • 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

As a Care Assistant you will support our customers with all aspects of their daily lives including personal care, companionship, medication prompting, food and drink preparation, shopping and accessing the local community.

PLEASE NOTE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE YOU MUST HAVE A FULL DRIVING LICENCE AND YOUR OWN RELIABLE VEHICLE!

Care Assistant working patterns include

Early morning 7am ' 2pm

Evenings 4pm ' 10pm

And weekends.


We offer our Care Assistants:

· £9.30ph Weekdays, £9.50ph Weekends, £15.80ph Bank Holidays

· Part Time

· Contracted hours available

· Flexible working options

· 23p mileage allowance

· 28 days holiday pro rata

· Full training induction and a 12-week mentor. All paid at our hourly rate

· Ongoing training and support

· Pension scheme

· Smartphone technology so you can do everything at the tap of a finger

· Free uniform & DBS

· Annual recognition awards

We care for older adults and vulnerable people in the comfort of their own homes, as an alternative to residential care and to free up beds across the NHS. We do require all of or Care Assistants to'¯have a Full Driving Licence, and a reliable vehicle in order to be considered for this role.

We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality care to our customers in the local areas. CQC rated 'Outstanding' every one of our Care Assistants are incredible people and we're looking for more'¦ We can offer you a stable career in these uncertain times.

Apply Today'¯and we will be in touch shortly.

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

Map

Congleton

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What employees say

Pay

    Good
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 groups

    How 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    Needs improving
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.

  • Good
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

    Good
  • 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
  • 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.

  • Okay
  • 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.

  • Good
  • 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.

  • Okay
  • 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.

  • Good
  • 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.

  • Okay
  • 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
  • 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.

  • Okay
  • 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.

Find out more about working at Bluebird Care

What Bluebird Care employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    The clients

    Worst thing

    Pay and hours

    3.9

    Bluebird Care Domiciliary carer, January 2024

  • Best thing

    Not having to work with other people

    Worst thing

    Working till 10pm and starting at 7am the next day

    7.5

    Bluebird Care Care assistant, October 2023

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  • Best thing

    Helping people

    Worst thing

    Not enough staff
    Last minute changes

    4.1

    Bluebird Care Care assistant, April 2023

  • Best thing

    Feeling that my role realy does make a difference to people's quality of life is so satisfying, tgere is more to life than just earning your pay. I genuine love caring for our customers. Most of the time I work independently so if the job is done well it's down to me and I know I do my best at all times.
    I love building the relationships with our lovely customers

    Worst thing

    Time pressures on some calls are tight and some travel times can be tight too.
    We can be short staffed particularly when covid is rife this means you are almost always being asked to do extra shifts which is great when you want them but it's a tiring job and you can feel very guilty saying no to extras. You have to look after your own health though and learn to say no sometimes, if you jeep saying yes they will keep asking for more having said that it realy doesn't go unnoticed when you do extras

    7.7

    Bluebird Care Employee, October 2022

  • Best thing

    Love working with poeple
    Money ok. I'm in charge of what I do most of the time

    Worst thing

    Irregular hours and never get full hours required each week
    They change the rotas too much. Given some strenuous jobs that I find unbearable

    5.0

    Bluebird Care Home carer, June 2021

  • Best thing

    Working with customers

    Worst thing

    Only getting paid the time you are with a customer. I probably do about 40ish hours a week. But don’t get paid for inbetween calls only petrol

    5.5

    Bluebird Care Care assistant, February 2021

  • Best thing

    The customers and staff

    Worst thing

    Not enough time for toilet breaks or lunch
    Break

    6.9

    Bluebird Care Care assistant, January 2021

  • Best thing

    Our customers

    Worst thing

    Last minute changes.
    Bad weather

    6.6

    Bluebird Care Carer, January 2021

  • Best thing

    I get to manage myself

    Worst thing

    Insufficient time

    4.1

    Bluebird Care Carer, December 2020

  • Best thing

    The people

    Worst thing

    Job expectation beyond my role

    4.1

    Bluebird Care Supervisor, November 2020

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