Home Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Urban Cousins Care Limited is looking for experienced and Dedicated Home care assistants in the Hertsmere area of Hertfordshire
* Are you compassionate and caring?
* Are you able to make a difference in the lives of the elderly and Vulnerable people with care and support needs?
* Are you able to provide the level and quality of support they will expect from a caring and trusted relative?
If yes, then join a Care agency that shares your dreams. Join our Dynamic and Dedicated care team and together, we will improve the lives of the elderly and those who need care and support in their own homes.
Previous experience beneficial.
We offer:
· Very competitive rates of pay
· Flexible working hours – Full time
. Guaranteed annual leave pay
· Essential trainings
· Company uniform
· Excellent support from your line managers and the organization
· Regular supervisions
· £200 referral Bonus for each candidate you introduce to Urban Cousins who goes on to work with us for 6 months consistently
· Etc.
Job Description:
· Supporting Service users in their own homes with:
· Personal care
· Domestic duties – Housework and Laundry
· Meal preparation and feeding
· Medication prompting/administration
· Shopping
· Companionship/Escort to appointments
· Etc.
We have both part time and full-time hours available including evenings and weekends.
Use of a car will be beneficial in covering some calls.
Salary: £13.65 - £14.00 per hour (Depending on experience) and enhanced pay for car drivers
Location: Hertsmere and surrounding areas
Our Office:
Suite C,
Old Kiln House,
15-17 High Street
Elstree,
Hertfordshire
WD6 3BY
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £13.65-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Flexitime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hertsmere District: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: UCCL/Herts/002
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 Home Care Assistant roles across Urban Cousins Care Limited'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 £14 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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