Care Assistant

Company: Bluebird Care Durham North
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Location: London
Job Description:

Care Assistant

Location: Islington and Hackney (N1, EC1, N7, N19, N4, N5, N16, E5, E8, E9). Must be resident in one of these postcode areas.

Salary: £13.65–£20.48 per hour. Enhanced bank holiday rate. Up to 28 days paid holiday per year (pro rata). Pension scheme.

Responsibilities

  • Provide person‑centered care to individuals in their own homes
  • Support with personal care
  • Provide companionship
  • Prompt and/or administer medication
  • Support with food preparation, domestic duties, and shopping
  • Assist with manual handling using equipment where required

Benefits

  • £13.65 per hour (starting rate)
  • Enhanced bank holiday rate
  • Up to 28 days paid holiday per year (pro rata)
  • Full training and development opportunities
  • Ongoing support from a friendly and committed leadership team
  • Professional development and industry‑leading training
  • Supportive, inclusive team environment
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Contribution towards travel expenses
  • Pension scheme

Requirements

  • Valid right to work in the UK and currently living in Islington or Hackney
  • Over the age of 18
  • Genuine desire to care for others
  • Reliable, compassionate, honest, and patient
  • Availability to work more than 20 hours per week
  • Flexible working times, early mornings from 7 am and/or evenings to 10 pm may be part of the schedule
  • Alternate weekends (including both Saturday and Sunday)
  • Previous care experience is desirable
  • Weekend‑only work is also currently available

Bluebird Care Islington and Hackney is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026