Care Assistant - Ruislip & Harrow areas
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Position Overview & Specifications
Home Instead Ruislip and Harrow covers Eastcote, Ruislip, Ickenham, Uxbridge, Harrow, Rayners lane, Harefield and Northolt. We are a family orientated business and pride ourselves in our Care Professionals and the care we provide to our Clients. We are rated as a 5 star employer for 2022.
If you’re looking for a profession where you can bring your caring personality to work and change lives, look no further. We’re looking for Care Professionals who can visit our clients in the local area and support them.
Job Description
Care Assistant Benefits:
- Excellent pay rates - from £11.70 - £14.30 per hour + enhanced bank holiday rates
- Minimum 1 hour calls – so you have the time needed with client
- Employee referral bonus programme
- Mileage allowance 45p per mile
- Training - award winning training and ongoing support, with genuine career development opportunities such as access to specialist training/ qualifications [eg. City & Guilds]
- Employee assistance programme - available 24/7
- Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers and more
Care Assistant responsibilities:
Being a Care Professional is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same! With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person-focused care.
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
Qualifications
Drivers License preferred but not essential
Full training provided, no experience is nessesary
Additional Information
Be part of the Home Instead community and work with friendly like-minded people who share your values. Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you!
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 - Ruislip & Harrow areas 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 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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