Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
At Habitat Homecare we are passionate about delivering high quality care, this passion and dedication earnt us an award as one of the Top 20 Care Providers in Wales.
We value our staff and the care they provide, which is why we have partnered with The Real Living Wage Foundation to offer a rate of pay which exceeds many in the industry.
We pay Travel Time at the rate of £10.90 per hour PLUS £0.45 per mile for mileage incurred between clients.
By becoming a worker in the health care sector, this enables you to receive well-earned store discount on over 15,000 retailers including Boohoo, Dominoes, Easy Jet & Odeon. For full list of participants please visit: Welcome to Blue Light Card
We also offer:
- £100 refer a friend bonus scheme
- Recognition awards for excellent service
- Fully funded and supported QCF level 2 in Health & Social Care
- DBS cost covered
- 45 pence per mile
- Company Pension
- Weekly Pay
- Employee Mentoring Programme
- Paid ongoing training and progression
- Bereavement Leave
- Sick Pay
- Up to double time on Bank Holidays
- Full training & progression opportunities
- Real Living Wage
Job Description
We pride ourselves on going above and beyond to ensure our clients can live independently in their homes for as long as possible.
We are looking for patient, caring and reliable individuals to join our team of dedicated carers. If you feel that you have what it takes to provide a high standard care service promoting independence and emotional support, we’d love to hear from you!
No experience required, just a desire to help others and willingness to learn with a little help from our dedicated team!
Requirements
Full UK Driving Licence & Access to own vehicle
Right to Work in the UK is essential, we do not offer sponsorships
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 0 - 40 per week
Salary: £10.90-£21.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Night shift
- Weekends only
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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 Habitat Homecare'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 £11 - £22 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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