Care Assistant - Domiciliary Care - £13 per hour + Travel Pay
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are a domiciliary care company looking to take on more staff as we grow the business, Headquarters is located in Dartford however we have several customers needing care in the surrounding areas, Swanley, Bexley, Erith, Willmington.
You must drive and have access to a vehicle for work.
We are looking for care assistants for various shifts, weekend availability every other weekend.
We pay £13 per hour, plus travel time @ £9.50 per hour and mileage @ 0.35p/mile.
The Care Assistant role may entail:
- Providing companionship to customers
- Meal preparation
- Helping customers with medication
- Providing personal care
- Housework
We want the care we are providing to be the best there is, and care that we would be happy to provide for our own friends and family.
So what are we looking for?
- Right to work in the UK
- Fluent in English
- Driving licence
The benefits include:
- Comprehensive training, Support to study NVQ after completing probation.
- Mileage between calls, Drive time between customer's paid
- Uniform provided with a fleece in the winter
- Pension Scheme
Above all a passion for caring for people.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-40 per week
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Application question(s):
- Do you have access to a car for work?
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: Care Assistant
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 - Domiciliary Care - £13 per hour + Travel Pay roles across SilverBirch Healthcare'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 £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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