Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Care Assistant with Axe Valley Home Care
Job location: Axminster and surrounding areas
Your wages and benefits:
- Excellent pay rate: £10.80 p/h with inclusive travel time payment, up to £16.20 on Bank Holidays.
- Permanent contract
- 30p mileage allowance and access to company car
- Full induction training plus ongoing training and support
- 28 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- £600 ‘Refer a friend’ bonus scheme (T&Cs apply)
- Free training including nationally recognised qualifications
- Opportunities for promotion and career progression
- Flexible working
- Birthday gift!
- Weekly bonus scheme
- Heavily subsidised gym classes
- Access to 24/7 mental health/ welfare support
- Access to hundreds of retail and online discounts to save you money every day through the ‘Discounts for Carers’ scheme
- Use of company pool car
Who are we looking for?
If you are someone who has a can-do attitude, caring and reliable in nature, and you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
We can provide you with the certainty of work based around your availability and location with a new level of job satisfaction. You will have full, consistent and local rounds with no long-distance travelling, as you care for the elderly and vulnerable in the comfort of their own homes.
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Meal preparation
- Supporting people with personal care
- Medication administration
- Shopping, housework and laundry
- Escorted trips out and companionship
When will you work?
- We can offer full time and part time positions
- We can offer morning and/ or evening shifts.
Experience preferred, but not essential, as we offer comprehensive training and support to all staff. We have successfully recruited people from retail and hospitality, as well as other sectors. Skills are transferable; what is important is kindness.
To apply, you must:
- Have a valid driving licence and your own transport
- Have business level cover for motor insurance
- Be prepared to have a free enhanced DBS check
If you are interested in this role with us, please apply on-line, e-mail us or give us a call on 01297 24753.
Our friendly team look forward to hearing from you, today!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.80-£16.20 per hour
Benefits:
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Overtime
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
Full training and PPE provided.
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
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 roles across Axe Valley Home Care 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 - £16 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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