Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Care Assistant (days) 36 hours p/w with a possibility to pick up extra shifts . We are looking for dynamic and quality individuals to assist in running our state of the art 50 bed facility. This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting future within a well-respected and high quality care provider. The following brief is relevant to the role. * Communicate professionally and warmly with all visitors to the home including family and friends * Act as a key worker to a number of residents, providing friendship and supporting their needs. * Take part in social activities both within and externally to the home * When required, accompany residents to appointments outside the home * Assist residents with personal hygiene needs * Work as part of a team * Attend training as required and Meetings.
The Candidate: * You will have at least 1 years’ experience within a care home environment. * The ability to be flexible with working times * MUST POSSESS NVQ LEVEL 2 IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE, or working towards it . Any applications that do not fulfil this requirement will not be considered).If you are interested in this position and are looking for a progressive move within the industry please apply online today via our website www.craighealthcare and download an application form, please state which position you are applying for and return via email (address can be found on website) . Or alternatively post it to: West Farm Residential Care, West Farm Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8UT. Successful candidates will be invited to interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £9.50 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
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 West Farm 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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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