Bluebird Care Folkestone & Dover Launches Recruitment Drive For 50 Jobs

Bluebird Care Folkestone & Dover, a local home care provider, have recently kickstarted a recruitment drive for 50 new jobs in preparation of the office officially opening on 5th November.

Bluebird Care Folkestone & Dover, a local home care provider, have recently kickstarted a recruitment drive for 50 new jobs in preparation of the office officially opening on 5^th November.

Bluebird Care Folkestone & Dover specialise in working with customers who live with dementia, physical disabilities, and many other acute and chronic conditions. Working alongside its customers’ families, social services, and the NHS, they ensure each person receives the care they need, from 30-minute visits, to live in care.

Despite the challenges presented because of the pandemic, the Bluebird Care franchise, which has offices in Gravesham & Dartford, Maidstone, and Tonbridge & Tunbridge Wells, has continued to go from strength to strength. Delivering exceptional care and support to customers throughout the period, as a result of an increase in demand for home care, alongside their ever-growing reputation, the Bluebird Care franchise are set to open a new office in the region that will allow them to deliver their services to more vulnerable members of the community.

Bluebird Care Folkestone & Dover are initially recruiting Care Assistants, however they are hoping to create additional job opportunities for those in the local community in the near future.

With a number of fantastic benefits and perks, pension scheme, Guaranteed hours, life insurance, flexible working, and great career pathway opportunities for promotion and progression in a positive and purpose-driven sector, Bluebird Care Folkestone & Dover are hopeful of giving people a chance to ignite a career in social care.

When asked about the new office launch Andy McAllister, Care Manager of the Bluebird Care franchise said:

“We’re extremely pleased to be opening Bluebird Care Folkestone & Dover. COVID-19 has brought many to the realisation that they would prefer to receive care from the comfort of their own home. This new expansion will give us an opportunity to continue to deliver exceptional home care and support to more people in the Folkestone and Dover area and give members of the local community fresh job opportunities.”

When asked what type of people they are looking to recruit, Clare Mortlock, Office Manager at the Bluebird Care office, added:

“Whether somebody has care experience or not, we’re looking for individuals who have a genuine desire to care for people and do a job that makes a real difference to other people’s lives. We have a great structure that gives people a chance to join us, whatever their background. Being a Care Assistant with us is extremely rewarding and gives people an opportunity to build bonds and relationships with fantastic customers.”