Companion for Elderly / Personal Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Could you make a difference to the quality of life for older or vulnerable residents in your local community?
Companions Who Care are looking for mature, kind-hearted people with life experience, and a positive practical nature who are available to offer 6-10 hours per week. You will be required to provide companionship and support for people in their own homes. Visits are 1.5 hours minimum in length. You will visit the same client(s) each week to build up rapport and provide supportive client-tailored support.
To apply you must be fully up-to-date with your COVID vaccinations.
Although clients have different requirements, for this role you MUST be willing to help with the following.
Companionship / support with interests • Home help and light housework • Laundry and bed changing • Shopping and meal preparation • Trips out / help to attend appointments
The role does not involve you providing any personal care.
You will need a full driving license & your own clean, reliable car in which you are willing to take clients out and about. Also, you must own a reliable smart phone.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Part-time hours: 6-10 per week
Salary: £12.40-£14.50 per hour
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Bath 4/23
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Companion for Elderly / Personal Assistant roles across Companions Who Care Ltd'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 General.
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 £12 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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