Care Assistant (Derbyshire)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Do you want a fulfilling career? Are you compassionate about helping others? Join our team of care assistants today in your local area!
Hours: Full time, Part time & Alternate weekends
Location: Heanor, Langley Mill, Heage, Belper, Ripley and surrounding areas
Due to the nature of the role you must have a valid driving licence and your own vehicle
- £12.50 Per hour weekdays
- £15.00 Per hour weekends
- Mileage paid
- Paid training and shadowing
- Free uniform
- Carer incentives
About the role:
A typical day in the life of a care assistant will see you help and support our service user's in a variety of different ways such as;
- All aspects of personal care
- Administering medication
- Light domestic duties
- Meal and Beverage preparation
- Shopping and general companionship
About you:
* No experience required - we provide full training paid at minimum wage
* The ability to show compassion, empathy and have a caring nature
* Have a positive and professional attitude
* Be able to work in a team as well as on your own
Gentle Hands Home Care was established in 2012. We are looking for individuals to join our team of community care assistants in the area of Derbyshire. Our aim is to provide high quality care to people in their own homes, to keep them as independent as possible so they are able to spend moments with their loved ones.
Our main goal at Gentle Hands Home Care is to provide excellent care in local communities near you. We like to go above and beyond for all of our clients. Our team of care assistants are very empathetic, trustworthy, and reliable and are team players. - Cheryl Manager/ Company owner
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 37 per week
Salary: Up to £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
COVID-19 considerations:
Full PPE provided, Weekly covid tests required
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
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 (Derbyshire) roles across Gentle Hands Home Care Limited'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 £15 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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