Homecare Assistant

About the role

Home Care Assistant ideally based in or near Truro, supporting customers across Mid & West Cornwall.

What we're looking for

• Kind, caring, approachable, and a good listener
• Heartfelt, reliable, and passionate about helping others
• No previous care experience required – full training provided

What you'll be doing

Home care visits are a minimum of 1 hour, often 2 hours+, so you have time to offer companionship, build trust and support customers in a calm, personal and unrushed way. Your role is centred around companionship and helping customers feel comfortable, confident and connected in their own home. This may include:

• Spending quality time together and sharing conversation
• Offering reassurance and supporting daily routines
• Preparing light meals
• Gentle support with personal care where needed
• Helping with hobbies or simply being a friendly, familiar face

Hours

• 37.5 hours per week
• Overtime available
• Weekday availability required
• Flexible working patterns

Benefits

• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Paid mileage between customer visits
• Blue Light Card
• Annual appraisal recognition
• Carer of the Month
• Staff social activities
• Team member wellbeing and support
• £100 referral incentive
• Charity and fundraising events
• Ongoing development and career support
• A meaningful role where you can make a real difference

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a reliable car (supporting customers across Mid & West Cornwall)
• Right to work in the UK – we are unable to offer visa sponsorship

Paid mileage is provided between customer visits, except where there is a break of 2 hours or more.

Apply today, or send your CV to CornwallMid@bluebirdcare.co.uk.