Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location: Brighton
Since 1989, we’ve supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.
We don’t require you to have any previous care experience. All we need from you is a full UK driving license with access to your own car and the desire to care for others, we can teach you the rest.
If you’re looking for a job that can be flexible around your lifestyle there are a variety of shift patterns whether you want to work mornings, afternoons, evenings or weekends.
At Helping Hands, we can offer the following benefits:
- Two types of contracts: Guaranteed Pay Contract or a flexible zero-hours contract whichever suits your lifestyle
- Enhanced bank holiday pay rates
- Paid mileage of 35p per mile between calls
- Early Pay App – request up to 50% of your pay in advance of pay day
- Earn up to £100 for referring a friend
- Opportunities to earn additional cash rewards
- Our care assistants are directly employed by us giving you access to holiday entitlement and our pension scheme
- Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and NVQs
- Your career development is important to us, if you want to progress, we will help you get there!
- FREE Blue Light Card – national discount card for hundreds of retailers
Being a Care Assistant means you need to be adaptable, kind-hearted and put others first. Your role may include:
- Providing companionship
- Support with personal care such as showering, bathing and toileting
- Helping with mobility around the home
- Overseeing medication and providing medical support
- Helping around the house with cleaning, cooking and tidying
- Running errands such as food shopping or picking up prescriptions
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 Care Assistant roles across Helping Hands Home 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 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 £14 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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