Care Assistant

About us:

You (female only) can apply for the Sponsorship Licence through this post after working with us for a while.

We do NOT recruit from Oversea.

This is not a Care Home BUT a Domiciliary company.

My Homecare Kingston is looking for kind, compassionate, enthusiastic and committed care workers to join our team. Our company ethos is to maintain the dignity, respect and independence of our clients as much as possible, and we care very much about maintaining our outstanding reputation as care providers.

The Director / Registered Manager of My Homecare Kingston has a background in nursing and the healthcare sector, and thus you can always expect management to understand the demands of the job. We operate both privately and take on contracts from the Royal Borough of Kingston council.

Flexible shifts: 7 hours to 36 hours available per week

Duties: As a Care Assistant, you will be providing personal and domestic support to our vulnerable clients, ensuring the health, care and wellbeing needs of the individuals we support are met.

Job requirements:

· Experience in care is desirable but not essential as full training is provided

· Commitment, enthusiasm, flexibility and professionalism

· Good communication including verbal and written skills

· Full UK/ European Driving license preferred but not essential

Benefits:

· Equipment and PPE provided

· 28 days Holiday

· Flexible Shifts

· Training opportunities

· Mileage contribution

· Staff Support

· Pension contribution

Reviews:
1. ‘We have been using My Homecare for about 5 months now. It has made a huge difference to both my husband's and my life. Our carer comes in twice a week to help him shower and to change the bedsheets. What had previously been a necessary chore for him and me is now a high spot in the week. He looks forward to her visits and it gives me welcome times space. An excellent service.’

2. I cannot fault the care we receive for my nanny. The care is reliable, consistant and extremely caring. My nanny has dementia and we have found that the care provided has helped immensely to improve my nanny's quality of life and she is happy and comfortable. This has made a huge difference to us as a family.

My Homecare Kingston has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.875) out of 10 based on reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time My Homecare Kingston has 12 reviews with an Average Rating of 4.9 out of 5.

*Reviews and quotes taken from
https://www.homecare.co.uk/homecare/agency.cfm/id/65432236083

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexitime

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Would you share the reason for your application for this position? For examples, are you a student seeking part-time employment, seeking for a Sponsorship Licence, a caregiver seeking a new career opportunity or any other?
• Are you a FEMALE or MALE?
• How quickly can you move into this Kingston upon Thames area?
• How quickly can you start working full time for us?
• Can you ride a Bicycle to commute for the work?
• What is your UK full post code? (We don't recruit from over-sea)

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Care Assistant in Domiciliary: 1 year (preferred)
• Care Assistant in any setting: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• UK Full Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road