Home Care Assistant - Harlow
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Position Overview & Specifications
Harlow, UK- Only UK residents with right to work in the UK – We cannot offer sponsorship
Home Instead Cuffley has an exciting opportunity for Morning, Lunch and Evening Elderly Befriender / Care Assistant opportunities in your local area.
We are looking for people with the personality and passion and a high degree of reliability to provide excellent in-home care and build great relationships with our clients.
We want you to join our award winning family-feel team today!
Why work for Home Instead Cuffley?
- Up to £11.05 - £11.50 per hour
- £23.00 Per Hour on Bank Holidays
- Flexible shifts - Whether you're looking for a couple of shifts a week in the Evening or Evening care work on the weekends, we can offer you shifts so you can work whenever it suits you.
- Ongoing support - we want to make sure you get the most out of your career. Our team will help you along the way. We'll always be there for any advice or guidance you need.
- Mileage & travel time allowance - Get paid towards the miles you cover.
- Enhanced rate on bank holidays - Earn at double rates over bank holidays
- Genuine Career Development & Progression Opportunities - We support all of our team along their career path and help staff progress to where they want to be.
- Refer a friend scheme - Get additional bonuses and rewards when you refer a friend to work with us
- Industry-Leading Training - It's not just our care that is award-winning, we have one of the best training programs in the industry.
- Full PPE Protection - We ensure both our CAREGivers and clients are protected and safe at all times.
- Care Certification - Once you have completed your extended training, you will be awarded your industry recognised Care Certificate.
To see a full listing of all our open positions please visit our website: https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/cuffley-cheshunt-harlow/vacancies/
Job Description
Shift Times:
- Early – 6:45 – 9:00
- Morning & Lunch 9:15 – 14:00
- Afternoon 14:15 – 19:00
- Evening 19:15 – 21:30
- Waking Nights 10PM - 7AM
- Sleeping Nights 10PM - 7AM
Responsibilities
- Helping around the home
- Assistance with making dinner or meal preparation
- Companionship
- Medication reminders
- Light housekeeping
- Personal care like help getting dressed and washing
- Help clients get ready for bed
- Companionship activities like reading to patients or watching their favourite show
Qualifications
Full UK Driving License & Access to a Vehicle. A must so you can provide care to our clients
No Qualifications Needed as full, PAID training is provided
To see a full listing of all our open positions please visit our website: https://www.homeinstead.co.uk/cuffley-cheshunt-harlow/vacancies/
Additional Information
We are a team of kind and compassionate individuals who LOVE going the extra mile to help support our clients. Our goal is to provide the highest level of care to our clients and our team.
At Home Instead we focus on improving our client’s quality of life and enabling them to remain in their own homes by providing high-quality care as an alternative to residential care.
Whether you're looking for a new career with flexible hours, a change of direction, or that sense of satisfaction that comes from giving something back to your community….
Becoming a home care assistant is one of the most rewarding careers around!
We treat our clients and Care Assistants with dignity, respect, kindness, and compassion.
If you want to make a positive difference in the lives of our elder generation, please come and talk to us about the rewarding opportunities we offer. You won’t regret it.
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 Home Care Assistant - Harlow 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 £11 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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