Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for an Care Assistant to be part of a growing company that is people orientated.
To include duties such as:
o Personal Care (changing and washing)
o Moving and Handling
o Continence Management
o Cooking and Housekeeping
o Companionship
o Medication Administration
About you:
o A real passion for improving the lives of people
o A Basic Care Certificate – don’t worry if you don’t have one already, we can help you gain this qualification through our external e-learning partner
o A valid clean enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check in England & Wales or PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups membership) in Scotland (we can help you get one if you don’t have one)
o Professional experience working in adult care
o Ability to provide 2 professional references
o Good level of spoken English and the right to work in the UK
What we offer:
o Flexible working hours or full time contract
o Excellent Industry Leading Training
o Career progression opportunities and continued learning including NVQ’s
o 24-hour on call support line along with a very supportive management team
o Paid DBS
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract
Salary: From £13.00 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week
Salary: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- East London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)
- Overnight shift (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 28/02/2023
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 roles across Supported Living Services Ltd'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 £13 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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