Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives? Bluebird Care is hiring Care Assistants in Pontypridd, offering Tier 2 Visa Sponsorship for eligible candidates. This is a fantastic opportunity for skilled carers residing in the UK who hold a valid driving licence and are passionate about delivering high-quality care.
As a Care Assistant, you will provide person-centred support to individuals in their own homes, promoting independence and dignity. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills are essential, along with the ability to stay calm, patient, and understanding in all situations.
About Bluebird Care
Driven by a vision that transcended conventional residential care, Paul and Lisa Tarsey established Bluebird Care in 2004. They sought to empower individuals to maintain their independence within their own homes, crafting a flexible, client-centric home care model founded on dignity and personalized support. From a single office in Petersfield, Hampshire, their compassionate and tailored services swiftly garnered acclaim.
Bluebird Care, offering everything from personal care and household assistance to companionship and specialized dementia support, redefined the standards of domiciliary care. This initial success prompted the development of a franchise system, allowing local offices to extend their high-quality care throughout the UK
Currently, encompassing more than 220 independently managed franchise locations across the UK and Ireland, Bluebird Care has become a leading home care provider. Though each franchise operates autonomously, they are all bound by the core Bluebird Care principle: to deliver exceptional, person-centered care that addresses the unique requirements of each individual they serve.
Position: Care Assistant
Salary: £12.21 – £24 an hour
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Pontypridd
About the Role
*Please ONLY apply if you are a driver and have access to your own car*
We are proud to be an approved Tier 2 visa sponsor, actively seeking skilled individuals currently residing in the UK to join our team. If you possess a current United Kingdom work visa, dependent visa, or student visa and are seeking a new employment sponsor, and meet the criteria below, then please send us your application.
As a direct sponsor, we want to emphasize that we are not an agency; however, we do utilize an agent to streamline our applicant processing. Candidates must meet the current UK visa requirements, and you will be responsible for supporting the costs associated with your personal UK visa application. Rest assured, we cover all visa sponsorship fees, including the immigration skills charge, as your employment sponsor.
Our primary focus is on providing exceptional care to our clients in the comfort of their own homes, allowing them to maintain their independence for as long as possible. Care Assistants play a vital role in assisting customers with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, medication reminders, and household chores, while also providing valued companionship.
A prerequisite for all our applicants is having previous care experience in the UK, possessing a full UK driving license, and having access to their own vehicle for both business and personal use, as our domiciliary care company requires traveling throughout the local community to visit our clients.
Minimum Requirements for Care Workers:
- Ability to drive with the use of your own car
- Obtain business insurance
- Utilization of the company care system for logging calls and information
- Proficiency in written and verbal English for effective communication
- Commitment to keeping up-to-date with all required training
- Demonstrated ability to remain calm and show patience and understanding towards service users’ needs
- Availability to work alternate weekends
- Employment is contingent upon Proof of Eligibility to Work in the UK, Enhanced DBS checks, and satisfactory references.
Visa Requirements:
- Possession of a minimum Level 2 healthcare diploma (or equivalent) or a minimum of 1 year of experience as a senior carer or care assistant
- Holding a current UK driving license (foreign licenses may be accepted in certain circumstances)
- Submission of a complete and up-to-date CV with no education, employment or work gaps
- Proficiency in English language skills, including speaking, reading, and writing at a high standard
Benefits
What We Offer Successful Candidates:
- Working hours will be 37.5 hours a week and although these hours may vary, sponsored care workers will always work an average of 150 hours a month. Salary will be paid monthly, with a guaranteed annual salary of £23,809.50. You will have the opportunity for additional hours at a pay rate of £12.21 per hour.
- Paid holidays and mileage reimbursement at 30p per mile
- Company pension scheme
- Comprehensive preliminary and ongoing training opportunities
- Potential for up to 5 year sponsorship with the opportunity for long-term UK residency status
- Full support throughout the UK visa application process.
If you are a caring and dedicated individual looking for a fulfilling career in domiciliary care, we want to hear from you. Join our team and be part of a rewarding journey where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others. Apply now and embark on a path to meaningful and impactful work with us.
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
If you’re reliable, caring, and ready to start or continue a rewarding career in care, we would love to hear from you. APPLY HERE
Application Deadline
Recruitment is ongoing