Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Belong are an innovative not for profit provider of person centred care for older people; specialising in dementia care. As we enter a period of growth and expansion there has never been a better time to join us! We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in Belong Macclesfield.
What you will be doing… You’ll be working in one of our households with a warm, friendly team as a Care Assistant. Working in Belong Macclesfield you can make a real impact to the lives of older people; giving them the support to continue to live independently by providing excellent personal centred care. You don’t need any specific experience or qualifications to become a carer with us, just a caring attitude and a willingness to learn new skills.
You will carry out a variety of duties including:
- Personal care
- Cooking
- Dementia care
- Activities
- Exercise
- Uploading day to day details on care plans
In return you will receive:
- Competitive salary £11.40 p/h/ £11.90 nights
- Free DBS check*
- Blue Light Card
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid Induction
- Access to Occupational Health support
- Comprehensive induction and training
- Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression
- Colleague recognition events
- Personal pension scheme
- Extensive PPE available for all staff
- Enhanced Colleague Referral Scheme
- Access to the Village Bistro for subsidised meals, tea and coffee
We welcome applications from eligible applicants; it is with regret that we do not have the facility to sponsor overseas staff.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.40-£11.90 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Application question(s):
- Please can you share the first part of postcode?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Nursing & Residential Care Facilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Care Assistant roles across Belong's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Nursing & Residential Care Facilities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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