Care Assistant

About the role

Start a career that truly makes a difference. Whether you're looking to start a career in care, gain hands-on experience before studying nursing, social work or other healthcare professions, or simply want a role where you can genuinely make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

At Bluebird Care Glasgow South, we believe care is about people, not just tasks. For many of our customers, your visit will be the highlight of their day. You'll bring reassurance, companionship, independence and kindness to people who want to continue living safely in the home they love.

No previous care experience? No problem. If you have compassion, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, we'll provide all the training and support you need to become a confident Care Assistant.

Why join Bluebird Care?

Working in home care is more than a job—it's an opportunity to build valuable life skills, gain professional care experience, and make a lasting impact on people's lives. Whether you're considering a long-term career in care or looking for experience that will strengthen future applications in healthcare, this role provides excellent hands-on experience while earning a competitive wage.

What you'll be doing

Every day is different, but every day you'll leave work knowing you've made a real difference. You'll support people to remain independent in their own homes by:

• Providing personal care with dignity, kindness and respect
• Preparing meals and encouraging healthy nutrition
• Supporting with medication
• Helping with light household tasks
• Providing companionship and meaningful conversation
• Supporting customers with shopping, appointments and daily routines
• Building trusted relationships with customers and their families

Sometimes the most important part of your visit isn't completing a task—it's taking the time to listen, share a conversation and brighten someone's day.

Who we're looking for

We value your attitude more than your experience. We're looking for people who are:

• Kind, caring and compassionate
• Friendly and approachable
• Reliable and professional
• Comfortable working independently
• Good communicators
• Eager to learn new skills
• Passionate about helping people live independently

Essential requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Your own reliable vehicle
• Right to work in the UK

As you'll be travelling between customers' homes throughout the local community, driving is essential for this role. The good news is you'll be paid for your travel time between visits and receive mileage allowance, so you're supported while you're on the move.

Pay and schedule

• £14.25 per hour
• Paid travel time
• Mileage allowance
• Flexible part-time shifts that fit around your lifestyle
• Backshifts: 4:00pm – 10:00pm - 3 days one week, 4 days the next
• Every second weekend

Benefits

• Full paid induction and industry-leading training
• No previous care experience required
• Ongoing learning and career development
• Opportunities to progress within Bluebird Care
• Uniform and PPE provided
• 24/7 support from a friendly management team
• A welcoming and supportive workplace where your contribution is genuinely valued

Perfect for

This role is ideal for people who:

• Want to begin a career in health or social care
• Are considering nursing, occupational therapy, social work, paramedic science or other healthcare professions
• Want meaningful work that fits around family or studies
• Enjoy helping others and building relationships
• Are looking for rewarding work where no two days are the same
• Want to gain valuable care experience with full training provided

The care you provide helps people remain safe, independent and happy in the place they call home. You'll finish each shift knowing you've made a genuine difference—whether that's helping someone start their morning, sharing a laugh over a cup of tea, or simply being someone they can rely on.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you'll develop valuable skills, build meaningful relationships and make a real impact every single day, we'd love to welcome you to the Bluebird Care Glasgow South team. Apply today and start a career where kindness changes lives.