Assistant Carer / In home Care / Private Care /
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a mature person to join our team of six personal assistants caring for a 57 year old wheelchair bound man with complex needs.
The position is for two night shifts of 10 hours from 9pm to 7am and two late shifts of 8 hours from 2pm to 10pm. It will also be necessary to work one cover shift in addition when another member of the team is taking annual leave.
Hourly rate is dependent on age and experience, the night rate being £11.20 to £11.50 per hour and the early and late shifts being £10 to £10.25 per hour. Cover shifts are paid at £12 to £12.50 per hour. These rates to be reviewed in April.
Experience is not essential as we provide in-house training catered for the individual being cared for as well as external training in a full range of areas relating to carework.
Please note this is NOT for a live in carer- we do not have access to overseas grants so please only apply if you currently live locally.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.00-£12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- March: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (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 Assistant Carer / In home Care / Private Care / roles across SimonCare'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 £10 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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