Care Assistant

Job description

Care Assistant (Female) – Newmarket & Villages (Driver Required)£15.80 per hour + £0.35 pence per mile mileage allowance. Newmarket, Fordham, Burwell, Soham & Surrounding Villages.

Looking for a care role where you have time to care properly, feel supported, and maintain a healthy work-life balance? At Bluebird Care, we work in small, local teams to keep travel distances low and visits longer — giving our Care Professionals the time and support needed to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. We are a family-run, private home care provider delivering premium care across Newmarket and surrounding villages. Immediate starts available.

Why Join Our Team?

£15.80 per hour

£0.35 per mile paid mileage

Guaranteed hours – no zero-hour contracts

Small, local rounds to minimise travel time

Longer visits – more time with each customer

Flexible working patterns supporting work-life balance

Ongoing learning and development

Clear and supported career progression pathways

Supportive, approachable management team

Regular check-ins and wellbeing support

Access to our Wellbeing Hub

Access to a Registered CBT-trained Counsellor

The RoleThis is a community-based Care Assistant role supporting customers in their own homes across Newmarket, Fordham, Burwell, Soham and surrounding villages.

As a Care Professional, You Will

Provide personal care with dignity and respect

Support medication administration

Prepare meals and assist with nutrition

Provide companionship and emotional support

Promote independence and choice

Complete accurate care documentation

You will be part of a small, local team, allowing you to build meaningful relationships with the people you support. No previous care experience is required. Full training is provided.

Training, Development and Career PathWe don't just offer a job – we support long-term careers in care.

Full induction and paid training

Ongoing learning and development

Opportunities to progress into senior and specialist roles

Continuous support from your local management team

Essential Requirements (Please Read Before Applying)

Female applicants only (Schedule 9, Equality Act 2010)

Full UK driving licence

Access to your own car for work

Must be able to work alternate weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Must already have the right to work in the UK

Bluebird Care Newmarket & Fenland is not offering visa sponsorship for this position. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

If you are looking for a well-paid, flexible Care Assistant role where you are supported, developed and given the time to care properly, apply today and join a team that truly values its people.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Kings Lynn

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

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