Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Home Instead are a home-care service supporting our local community to live well at home, covering areas around Swindon & Vale of White Horse.
We are rated OUTSTANDING by CQC and have been caring around the local area for 10 years.
Job Description
Are you a 'people person' who is looking for a new role that doesn't feel like 'work'? Look no further. At Home Instead, we are looking for new Care Assistants to join our team of friendly faces supporting our clients across Faringdon, Wantage, Grove, Highworth and Swindon, as well as the surrounding villages.
With a variety of hours and contracts available, there is sure to be something that is going to work for you and your current lifestyle.
Some of the benefits of becoming a Care Assistant with Home Instead:
- £12.25 to £13.25 per hour, and bank holiday rates of £24.50 per hour
- Paid travel time between your visits
- Variety of hours available
- Minimum 1 hour visits – giving you plenty of time with your client
- Employee referral bonus programme
- Mileage paid at 35p-45p per mile
- Paid award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as promotions and access to NVQ qualifications
- Employee assistance programme - available 24/7
- Free Blue Light Card, giving you discounts across a wide range of establishments
Duties can include:
- Companionship - ensuring a client enjoys regular and meaningful social interaction is an important part of your visit
- Help with everyday tasks such as; meal preparation and light housework
- Accompanying to appointments or shopping
- Personal care - supporting our clients with the essentials such as bathing, showering, dressing and grooming to keep them healthy and independent
If you're interested in finding out more, apply today or email our Recruitment Coordinator on: lucy.shurey@homeinstead.co.uk
Please note that this role is UK based, and an offer of employment is contingent on candidates having the right to work in the UK.
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 Home Instead'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 £12 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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