Health Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
St. Joseph’s Care Home is a calm and friendly residential setting. If you are interested in assisting and enriching the lives of the elderly and providing high standards of care for us we would love to hear from you.
We Offer:
· Regular, set shift patterns or flexible contracts
· Well-equipped home with a warm friendly atmosphere
· Free onsite parking
· Uniform
· In house Training
· Meals on duty
The Role:
· General Health Care Assistant duties, including tending to the physical, social and emotional needs of residents
· Encouraging a supportive family atmosphere where Residents can achieve the maximum independence
· Assisting with meal service
· Upkeep of Care Plans
Requirements:
· Available to work a mixture of shifts including evening and weekends, shifts available are 8am-3pm and 3pm-9pm
· As we are a care home, we will be required to carry out background checks via references and the DBS Service
· Previous transferrable experience preferred
· Higher salary if you have a formal qualification
We are looking for Care Assistants to join the health care team who are passionate about care so that our residents can enjoy a homely and independent lifestyle.
Please apply with your CV or a full description of your work experience.
Salary: up to £11.17 per hour, dependent on qualification and experience level.
A copy of our privacy notice for applicants can be viewed on our website: www.littlesistersofthepoor.co.uk
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 18-32.5 per week
Salary: £10.62-£11.17 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
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 Health Care Assistant roles across Little Sisters of the Poor (Newcastle)'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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