Health Care Assistants
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Position Overview & Specifications
Health Care Assistants
ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE CRITERIA AND CAN LEGALLY WORK IN THE UK. THESE JOBS DO NOT OFFER TIER 2 SPONSORSHIP
Location
Various all over somerset
Rates of Pay
From £11.00 - £16.00 an hour
Type of work
Mornings, Evenings, Waking nights
WE ARE HIRING – Health Care Assistants Needed
Do you have a caring and compassionate nature about you? Are you interested in working in the ever-rewarding Health and Social Care industry?
About us
Founded in February 2021, Samaras Healthcare Recruitment Ltd are new health & social care family run recruitment agency looking to expand on our agency support and health care workers. We specialise in recruitment and training solutions in the health and care industry.
The opportunity
We have been given a great opportunity and have a secured a contract with a large health and social care panel in Somerset. We have lots of shifts all over Somerset and Devon if required. There are lots of variety of shifts as long as you can get to the location.
We Currently have Lots of Residential and Dementia Homes all across Somerset looking for compassionate people to help fill in vacancies they have to ensure the services are safe.
You will get support from other staff and the Shift Supervisor and the homes are looking for someone consistent to give the residents as less disruption as possible.
This is a fantastic opportunity for staff who want to be exposed to different care environments and to be able to choose the shifts they want and a great way to enter into the world of care. We are a temporary recruitment agency, however for the right candidates, they have the potential to move over as permanent staff after 12 weeks of working.
No experience is necessary as long as you have a caring nature and common sense. You will get other staff on shift with you as well.
Samaras Healthcare Recruitment Ltd are looking for confident workers who are passionate about looking after service users from all walks of life and putting them at the centre of their support.
Job Description
· To support service users to live their life the way they choose.
· To ensure service users are at the centre of their support and is person-centred
· Helping with day-to-day tasks such as personal care, routines, eating and drinking
· Ensure care plans and paperwork are adhered to and filled in accurately
· To ensure care is delivered with the upmost dignity and respect
· Comply with the homes rules.
Requirements
· DBS
o Either have an enhanced DBS adult check in the last 12 months or
o Be on the update system or
o Complete a new one through our agency at Enhance level
· Training
o To complete CPD accredited training though external providers or Samaras Healthcare Recruitment Ltd
· References
o 2 references, 1 must be a UK employer if you have experience and must be your current or last employer
· We need staff to be in it for the right reasons and be happy to be nurtured by Samaras to be great workers for our clients.
It is a legal requirement for support workers in England and with our care services to be competent in the field of Health and Social care.
What we can offer
· Shifts on a regular basis
· App based booking system
· Induction prior to start of any shifts
· ID badges
· Free uniform
· Weekly pay
· Flexible shifts
· 24/7 support
· Pension scheme for anyone eligible
· Flexibility on shifts, you chose what you want to work
· Incentives and bonuses
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract
Salary: From £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: SHRL-SOMERSET-SC
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 Health Care Assistants roles across Samaras Healthcare Recruitment 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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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