Live-in Care Assistant
Career Integrity & Compliance Audit Report
This vacancy has been independently reviewed by the OppaJob Transatlantic Career Intelligence Desk to confirm authentic direct employer recruiting, verify compensation transparency, and eliminate applicant processing fees.
Transatlantic Cost of Living & Purchasing Power Benchmark
Compare US ($) vs UK (£) Salary & Net Take-Home Pay
Calculate tax deductions, living costs, and purchasing power parity across US & UK metros.
Position Overview & Specifications
Location: Kingston upon Thames
Salary: £647.53 per week
Hours: Two weeks on/two weeks off
Caremark Kingston are currently recruiting “ Live in Care Staff “ to join our team in the Kingston upon Thames and surrounding areas. This role involves caring for customers in their own homes, supporting them with everyday living tasks. If you wish to improve peoples’ lives, and give something back to the community, then this is the career opportunity for you.
To apply for this position you must
- Be reliable
- Have an excellent work ethic
- Be passionate about caring for people
- Be able to demonstrate experience in live in care
Your responsibilities will include
- Providing the highest possible quality of care to our customers
- Ensuring Health and Safety regulations are adhered to at all times
- Assisting customers with daily living tasks, which may include personal care, medication support, meal preparation, shopping, domestic duties and companionship
- Ensuring customer confidentiality is maintained at all times
- Regular communication with the office team
Essential requirements
- A good level of written and spoken English
- Be prepared to work towards a Diploma in Health and Society Care (if not already achieved – other courses are available!)
- Excellent communication skills
The Rewards
- £ 761.80 per week worked
- Free Uniform
- Free training, with practical learning sessions
- Free Continuing Professional Development
- A two week on two week off pattern with extra weeks available to cover new starts, holidays and sickness
- Clients available following recruitment process and training
We are looking for care assistants in:
- Kingston upon Thames
- Surbiton
- Chessington
Caremark Kingston are an equal opportunities employer
Call Allison on 0208 549 7201
Although the advertisements may look similar, not all care providers are the same! So if you have a can do attitude, want to make a difference, value training and career progression, with a desire to succeed in your chosen vocation then apply now.
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: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Live-in Care Assistant roles across Caremark'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 Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
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 £16 - £16 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
Explore Related Opportunities (United Kingdom)
Other high-paying verified positions matching your industry profile.
Principal Data Analytics Specialist
Senior Clinical Diagnostic Radiographer
Senior Site Reliability & Kubernetes Engineer (SRE)
Consultant Acute Care Physician (General Medicine)
Head of Cyber Security & Zero Trust Architecture
Apply for this Position
Receive high-paying Healthcare Services & Hospitals openings directly to your inbox.
