Orpington Area Care Assistant

Job description

Salary details: £15.05 - £15.70 per hour

Care Assistant (Driver Required) - Orpington

£15.05 – £15.70 post-probation (with opportunities to increase up to £16.90 per hour) | Flexible Shifts | Outstanding Training

Bluebird Care is the UK's leading provider of private Care at Home. We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable Care Assistants to join our growing team providing a high-quality and much-needed service to vulnerable people in Orpington.

We understand the importance of work–life balance, which is why we offer flexible working . Tell us the hours you can manage and we'll do our best to match them. We offer full-time, part-time and guaranteed hour contracts, with opportunities for day shifts, evening and weekend work, night shifts and live-in care .

What you'll do:Our Care Assistants work out in the community providing essential support with everyday tasks such as personal care, meal preparation, medication support and companionship. You'll receive comprehensive training, paid shadowing and ongoing support while completing the Care Certificate, ensuring you feel confident and valued in your role.

What we're looking for:Kind, dependable healthcare assistants who genuinely care about improving the quality of life for vulnerable adults. You must live in or within reasonable commuting distance of Sevenoaks and be fully committed to delivering high-quality care.

You will need to live in Orpington and have access to a car that you can use for work.

What are we offering in return?

£15.05 – £15.70 per hour post probation

Tax‐free mileage at 35p per mile

Paid DBS, paid shadowing and £336 training completion bonus

4 weeks paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Company pension and opt‐in private medical insurance

Refer‐a‐friend bonus (£265 to £500) and loyalty bonuses

Career progression with funded qualifications (L2–L5)

Comprehensive and ongoing training, supportive team and smart technology that makes your job easier

Bluebird Care Bromley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bromley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English