Location: United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £23,826.56 per year
Visa Sponsorship: Available for skilled workers
About the Role
Ethical Homecare Solutions has been providing high-quality care for over a decade, and we are looking for compassionate individuals to join our trusted team of Care Assistants. If you’re seeking a fulfilling career in care and need Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to work in the UK, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives.
As a Care Assistant, you’ll provide essential support to clients in their homes, helping them maintain their independence and comfort. Your role will involve assisting with personal care, daily tasks, and offering emotional support.
Key Responsibilities
Your primary duties will include:
- Personal Care: Assisting clients with washing, dressing, and toileting to ensure their comfort and dignity.
- Meal Preparation & Medication: Preparing meals and providing reminders for medication to support clients’ health.
- Light Household Tasks: Helping with shopping, errands, and light domestic duties to ensure a safe and comfortable home environment.
- Companionship: Offering emotional support and companionship, ensuring clients feel valued and cared for.
- Travel to Clients’ Homes: You will travel to clients’ homes, ensuring they receive care where they feel most comfortable.
What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, we’re seeking individuals who possess:
- Kind, Patient, and Compassionate Nature: A genuine desire to help others and make a difference in their lives.
- Good Communication Skills: You will need to communicate effectively with clients, families, and team members.
- Reliability and Commitment: We are looking for individuals who take pride in delivering high-quality care and support.
- Valid UK Driver’s License & Access to a Vehicle: You will need to travel to clients’ homes, so a driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required.
- Previous Care Experience (Preferred but Not Required): While experience is an advantage, full training is provided to help you succeed in your role.
- Eligibility for UK Skilled Worker Visa: We offer visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants.
Why Join Ethical Homecare Solutions?
Ethical Homecare Solutions offers a range of benefits that make us a great employer to work for:
- Visa Sponsorship Available: We actively support international applicants by offering Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to help you work legally in the UK.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: Earn a competitive salary starting at £23,826.56 per year, with additional benefits like paid mileage and travel time.
- Career Progression: We believe in investing in our staff. Enjoy career progression and promotion opportunities within our trusted team.
- Full Training Provided: If you’re new to care, don’t worry—full training is provided, and previous experience is not required.
- Free Uniform and PPE: We provide all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and a uniform at no cost to you.
- Flexible Shifts: We offer flexible shift patterns, including day shifts, night shifts, weekends, and overtime, to fit your lifestyle.
- Holiday Entitlement: Enjoy 28 days of holiday (pro-rata), with time and a half pay on Bank Holidays.
- Employee Referral Scheme: Earn up to £300 annually by referring friends and family to join our team.
- Friendly and Supportive Environment: We pride ourselves on offering a supportive and friendly work environment, where you are valued and appreciated.
Additional Benefits
- Bonus Scheme: Receive a bonus for outstanding performance and loyalty.
- Loyalty Bonus: Benefit from rewards for your long-term commitment to our company.
- Company Pension: Plan for your future with our company pension plan.
- Employee Discounts: Enjoy discounted or free food and store discounts at various retailers.
- On-site Parking: Free on-site parking for all employees.
- Sick Pay: We provide sick pay to support you during unforeseen circumstances.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
- A kind, patient, and compassionate nature that allows you to connect with clients on a personal level.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively communicate with clients and the team.
- Reliability and commitment to ensuring the highest standards of care.
- A valid UK driver’s license and access to a vehicle to travel to clients’ homes.
- Eligibility for a UK Skilled Worker Visa to work in the UK (we offer sponsorship).
- Previous experience in care (preferred, but not essential) with full training provided.
Job Type and Salary
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Salary: From £23,826.56 per year (depending on experience)
- Schedule: Flexible shifts including day shift, night shift, weekend availability, and overtime.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to start a fulfilling and rewarding career in care, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the first step toward joining our compassionate and dedicated team at Ethical Homecare Solutions.