Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you a Care Assistant that is passionate about providing quality care?
Bournville Gardens Retirement Village based in Birmingham/Bristol Road South part of the Extra Care Charitable Trust, are recruiting now!
Would you like to join our team to support the delivery of a domiciliary care service to our residents?
We provide a domiciliary care service all under one roof. No more travelling!
This is an exciting time to be joining our fantastic Village and be part of a supportive team.
Benefits: Golden Hello for all new care assistant starters of £500! (Criteria applies) 33 days annual leave (FTE) pro rata for part time, buy and sell holiday, free Life Insurance, cycle2work scheme, cash rewards for good attendance, free use of onsite gym, ongoing training and development.
Hours: 36 hours per week - Permanent Contract -
Shifts: 7 days rolling rora (Must to be able to do a mixed of early, late shifts and weekends).
Salary: £10.20
As a Care Assistant, you will be expected to carry out the following tasks:
- Provide all aspects of domiciliary care to our residents including both physical, personal care and support with social activities,
- Promoting and supporting the physical, emotional and well-being of our residents
- Encourage independence and self-belief
- Ensure records and documents are completed in line with our policy.
Care Assistant Person Specification
- Qualified at Level 2, or equivalent, or hold the Care certificate with relevant transferable experience
- Personable, an effective communicator and a team player
- Passionate about delivering a quality care service
- Flexible with hours.
An extremely rewarding career awaits you if you like working in a friendly and supportive team, with variety and a fantastic working environment.
Here at ExtraCare we offer our residents access to outstanding retirement villages, promoting care and lifestyle opportunities that truly do create ‘better lives for older people’. The Village offers a range of communal facilities including a village hall, bar and bistro, gym IT suite, hair and beauty salon and shop that can be accessed by residents and their families.
ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community.
Don’t miss out! Click ‘apply’ now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of our residents as one of our Care Assistants.
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 Care Assistant roles across Extra Care'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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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