Care Assistant in Grange-over-Sands with Visa Sponsorship Available

Naija UK Connect; Grange-Over-Sands; Remote; GBP 17.000 - 25.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Up to £15.25/hr

Travel time pay

Bank holiday pay

Qualifications funding

Referral bonuses

Wellbeing support

Zusammenfassung

Home Instead UK Ltd in Grange-over-Sands, England, is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver compassionate, unhurried support during focused one-hour visits. You will help with morning routines, meals, and medication, and engage clients in gentle activities like walks to enhance wellbeing.

Applicants should have a UK driving licence and right to work, or eligibility for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The role offers visa sponsorship for overseas applicants, with pay up to £15.25 per hour plus

Qualifikationen

• A warm, reliable and caring personality.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with clients.
• Commitment to providing outstanding, person-centred care.
• A full UK driving licence and reliable transport.
• UK right to work or eligibility for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Aufgaben

• Provide compassionate, unhurried support during one-hour visits.
• Assist with morning routines and prepare meals for clients.
• Manage medications and safety during visits.
• Engage in gentle activities like walks to improve wellbeing.

Kenntnisse

Warm personality

Relationship skills

Care commitment

Driving licence

Visa sponsorship eligibility

Jobbeschreibung

Licensed visa sponsor — Home Instead UK Ltd is on the Home Office register of licensed worker sponsors (Skilled Worker), so it can sponsor a work visa. This particular advert does not mention sponsorship, so confirm with the employer before you apply. Applicants from Nigeria and elsewhere, in the UK or overseas, may apply.

A fantastic opportunity awaits aspiring Care Assistants at Home Instead in picturesque Grange-over-Sands, England. This full-time role is ideal for Nigerian and African immigrants seeking meaningful work, as visa sponsorship is available for foreign/overseas applicants. Earn up to £15.25 per hour with additional pay for travel time and mileage, working for a company rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC.

Job Description

As a Care Assistant with Home Instead, you will provide compassionate, unhurried support to clients, focusing on building genuine relationships. Your duties will involve assisting with morning routines, preparing meals, managing medication, and engaging in gentle activities like walks, all within one-hour visits tailored to each individual's needs and interests.

You will play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of your clients, ensuring they receive personalized care that respects their routines and makes them feel valued. Home Instead prioritizes quality care, ensuring you have ample time with each client, with travel time and mileage paid separately to prevent rushing between appointments.

Requirements

• A warm, reliable, and genuinely caring personality
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with clients
• Commitment to providing outstanding, person-centred care
• A full UK driving licence and reliable transport
• UK right to work, or eligibility for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship

Benefits

• Up to £15.25 per hour for every minute of your visit
• Paid travel time (£12.71 per hour) and mileage on top of visit pay
• Double pay on Bank Holidays and guaranteed hours contracts available
• Fully funded qualifications (Level 2, 3 and 5) and £250 referral bonuses
• Free wellbeing, counselling, and legal support, plus local discounts

How to Prepare

For Nigerian and African immigrants eyeing this Care Assistant role, demonstrating your genuine passion for care and readiness for UK work is key. Prepare a CV that highlights any care-related experience, even if informal, and tailor it to UK standards. Ensure your LinkedIn profile is updated and reflects your dedication to compassionate service.

When preparing for your interview, be ready to discuss how your cultural background enhances your empathy and understanding in a care setting. Address the visa sponsorship directly and confidently, explaining your commitment to relocating and integrating into the UK's care sector. Research Home Instead's values and be prepared to show how you align with their 'Outstanding' care standards.

• Ensure your CV is polished, concise, and formatted for UK employers, highlighting any transferable skills from hospitality or other people-focused roles.
• Familiarize yourself with UK care standards and CQC ratings, demonstrating your understanding of quality care delivery during your interview.
• Prepare to discuss your motivations for moving to the UK and how you plan to adapt to a new environment, emphasizing your long-term commitment.
• Practice articulating your care philosophy and how you would handle various client scenarios, showcasing your problem-solving skills and empathy.
• Gather professional references that can attest to your reliability, compassion, and work ethic, ideally from previous care or people-focused roles.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa sponsorship is available for this Care Assistant position, meaning foreign and overseas applicants are welcome to apply. Home Instead is actively seeking individuals who require a UK work visa. If you are unsure about your eligibility or current immigration status, it is advisable to clearly state your situation in your application and be prepared to discuss it during the initial chat with the recruiter.