Care Assistant (Days) Saltwood Care Centre
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Position Overview & Specifications
Care Assistant (Days)
£10.55 - £10.80 per hour
Working location – Saltwood Care Centre, Hythe
24 hours per week
You will be providing personal care to our residents through a variety of tasks. Your care will make a real difference to their lives and we are looking for individuals who have the ability, skills and passion to assist our residents and take pride in their work. No previous experience is necessary as full training will be provided during your employment with Saltwood Care Centre.
If you would like to make a positive difference in someone’s life and are compassionate and caring towards people, you may be the person we are looking for.
Who we are looking for
You will need the following skills and qualities:
· Have a strong interest in working in elderly care services and a desire to make a difference
· Be enthusiastic, caring, friendly and compassionate
· Be reliable and have a flexible approach to your working pattern
Our home provides care on a 24 hour basis, 7 days a week including weekends and bank holidays. This means we need reliable and flexible staff working within our service.
The shift patterns are:
8:00am - 8:00pm
Why you should apply
Working for Hythe Care is rewarding on so many levels and we like to show our appreciation for our staff member. Here are some of the benefits we offer to all our staff members:
· Free, on going training and great promotion opportunities within the company
· Birthday vouchers
· Perkbox: points issued every month to spend in many retail outlets
· Competitive rates of pay and uniform provided
· Meals provided and paid breaks when on a 12 hour shift
· Up to £2000 refer a friend bonus scheme (t&c apply)
· Buddy System for all new staff
· Life assurance
· CQC staff bonus for Good or Outstanding
Interested in applying?
The post is subject to the relevant Disclosure check being obtained from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Hythe Care is an equal opportunities employer.
Should you require the application forms to be supplied in a different format due to a disability, please do not hesitate to contact the HR team on 01303 265441 who will gladly assist you with this.
Hythe Care Homes Ltd is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24 per week
Salary: £10.55-£10.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
COVID-19 considerations:
PPE provided
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: SCC_HCA
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 (Days) Saltwood Care Centre roles across Saltwood Care Centre'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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