Care Assistant – Tier 2 Visa Sponsorship - Drivers Only - Pontypridd

Bluebird Care; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A domiciliary care provider in Pontypridd is seeking caring individuals to join their team as Care Assistants. The role focuses on assisting clients with personal care tasks and requires having a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle. Successful candidates will enjoy a guaranteed annual salary of £23,809.50, additional hours at £12.21 per hour, paid holidays, and a supportive work environment that emphasizes ongoing training and development. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Company pension scheme

Comprehensive training opportunities

Visa sponsorship support

Qualifications

• Previous care experience in the UK.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Access to own vehicle for traveling to clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with personal care tasks like bathing and medication reminders.
• Provide companionship to clients.
• Log information using the company care system.

Skills

Driving

Written and verbal English proficiency

Caring attitude

Patience and understanding

Education

Level 2 healthcare diploma (or equivalent)

Job description

Please ONLY apply if you are a driver and have access to your own car*.

We are proud to be an approved Tier 2 visa sponsor, actively seeking skilled individuals currently residing in the UK to join our team. If you possess a current United Kingdom work visa, dependent visa, or student visa and are seeking a new employment sponsor, and meet the criteria below, then please send us your application.

As a direct sponsor, we want to emphasize that we are not an agency; however, we do utilize an agent to streamline our applicant processing. Candidates must meet the current UK visa requirements, and you will be responsible for supporting the costs associated with your personal UK visa application. Rest assured, we cover all visa sponsorship fees, including the immigration skills charge, as your employment sponsor.

Our primary focus is on providing exceptional care to our clients in the comfort of their own homes, allowing them to maintain their independence for as long as possible. Care Assistants play a vital role in assisting customers with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, medication reminders, and household chores, while also providing valued companionship.

A prerequisite for all our applicants is having previous care experience in the UK, possessing a full UK driving license, and having access to their own vehicle for both business and personal use, as our domiciliary care company requires traveling throughout the local community to visit our clients.

Minimum Requirements for Care Workers:

• Ability to drive with the use of your own car
• Obtain business insurance
• Utilization of the company care system for logging calls and information
• Proficiency in written and verbal English for effective communication
• Commitment to keeping up-to-date with all required training
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and show patience and understanding towards service users' needs
• Availability to work alternate weekends
• Employment is contingent upon Proof of Eligibility to Work in the UK, Enhanced DBS checks, and satisfactory references.

Visa Requirements:

• Possession of a minimum Level 2 healthcare diploma (or equivalent) or a minimum of 1 year of experience as a senior carer or care assistant
• Holding a current UK driving license (foreign licenses may be accepted in certain circumstances)
• Submission of a complete and up-to-date CV with no education, employment or work gaps
• Proficiency in English language skills, including speaking, reading, and writing at a high standard

What We Offer Successful Candidates:

• Working hours will be 37.5 hours a week and although these hours may vary, sponsored care workers will always work an average of 150 hours a month. Salary will be paid monthly, with a guaranteed annual salary of £23,809.50. You will have the opportunity for additional hours at a pay rate of £12.21 per hour.
• Paid holidays and mileage reimbursement at 30p per mile
• Company pension scheme
• Comprehensive preliminary and ongoing training opportunities
• Potential for up to 5 year sponsorship with the opportunity for long‑term UK residency status
• Full support throughout the UK visa application process.

If you are a caring and dedicated individual looking for a fulfilling career in domiciliary care, we want to hear from you. Join our team and be part of a rewarding journey where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others. Apply now and embark on a path to meaningful and impactful work with us.