Care Assistant *starting payment*
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Position Overview & Specifications
Sohal Healthcare
Care Assistant - £250 Welcome Bonus
Job Title: Care Assistant - £250 Welcome Bonus*
Job Setting: Care Home
Job Role: Carer / Care Assistant / Care Support Worker
Salary: £9.75
Hours: Full Time or Part Time
Job Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Company: Sohal Healthcare
As a Care Assistant in Hazeldell residential home in Ipswich, Suffolk, you will be part of a supportive and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support to our residents. You will make a difference every day by promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect whilst delivering exceptional levels of care. Offering great care every day is central to everything we do.
Sohal Healthcare is a family-owned group of care homes established for over 20 years. We provide support to older people including those with the onset of acute dementia. By joining us you will become one of the ‘family’ and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:
- Salary: £9.75
- Part time and full-time vacancies available
- No experience needed
- Monday - Sunday. (You must be able to work alternate weekends)
About the role:
Supporting people with personal care such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals. Completing current and appropriate documentation which includes daily record keeping, charts and care plans.
What we are looking for from you:
Experience in a care environment either in a care home, as a home care worker or caring for a loved one would be ideal, however if you have a caring and kind approach and the desire to work in elderly care – we would love to hear from you.
What we offer in return for your hard work:
- £250 Welcome Bonus*
- 28 Days holiday
- Free on-site parking
- Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £50 for every person you refer*
- DBS certificate paid by Sohal Healthcare*
- Comprehensive induction programme
- Paid uniform
In the first instance, please call Emma on 01473252933 for an informal chat.
*T&Cs apply
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 28 per week
Salary: £9.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Work Location: One location
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 *starting payment* roles across Hazeldell Residential Home'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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