Support Worker/Companion
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Position Overview & Specifications
No personal care required. Applicants must have an interest in the care industry
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Easy going and sociable person with mental health challenges, in need of a friend to provide support at home and to aid her in leading a normal active life.
A typical evening may be supporting her with light housework, helping make meals, walking the dog. The candidate should encourage and support participation in social events / evening classes when available.
Applicants should be reliable, have an outgoing friendly personality, a young outlook, a good sense of humour and enjoy the outdoors. Must be an animal lover!
The work will be in a non-smoking environment.
Hours: 10 hours
Two evenings a week 5pm - 10pm
Salary: £10.90 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Expected start date: June 2023
St A 13
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 10 per week
Salary: £10.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- St. Andrews, Fife: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: St A 13
Expected start date: 20/06/2023
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 Support Worker/Companion roles across Personal Household'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 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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