Care Assistant (Nights) for Residential Care Home
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a kind, caring and passionate care assistant to join our team.
Role
Care Assistant Night Shift:
Shift duration 9.00pm - 8.00am (11hr Paid Shift)
As a Care Assistant at The Old Vicarage, you’ll be required to attend, assist and deliver personal care to residents, carry out domestic duties and assist with laundry tasks as required.
Benefits
- Free uniform
- Free Care Certificate Training
- Free e-Learning training through our Social Care TV training system
- Encouragement and support to undertake Continuing Professional Development
- Free mental wellbeing support 24/7
- Free onsite parking
- Periodic discretionary bonus's
- Up to £11.25 per hour (made up of £10.75 plus £0.50p per hour Shift attendance bonus)
- DBS costs refunded after successful probation period.
- Holiday pay – 5.6 weeks per year
- Nest Pension scheme
Ideal candidates will have:
- A kind personality, be reliable and presentable
- At least 1 year experience providing care to the elderly within a similar environment
- Attained or are willing to attain relevant social care training
Please note:
- We have a no smoking policy within the care home and its grounds.
- All job offers are subject to acceptable reference and enhanced DBS checks.
- Applications will only be considered from applicants currently living within the UK.
About Us
Our care homes are tastefully furnished to a high standard using a blend of modern and traditional décor. The atmosphere throughout our care homes is one of a welcoming, caring family environment. Further details about The Old Vicarage can be found at www.macdonaldcare.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: Up to £11.25 per hour
Schedule:
- Night shift
Application question(s):
- Which UK post code area do you live in and how will you travel to work ?
Experience:
- Elderly care: 1 year (required)
- UK Working: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care (preferred)
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 (Nights) for Residential Care Home roles across The Old Vicarage Residential Care Home'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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