Home Care Assistant – £14.25 – £21.99 Per hour – UK Visa Sponsorship
Job Title: Home Care Assistant.
Employer: Mastercare Ltd.
Location: Thetford, England, United Kingdom.
Salary: £14.25–£21.99 per hour, as advertised.
Employment Type: Full-time or part-time.
Work Setting: In-person domiciliary care, providing support in clients’ own homes.
Main Purpose: Deliver personalised, compassionate care that helps clients maintain their independence, dignity, safety and well-being.
Vacancies: The advert states that four Care Assistant vacancies are available, alongside a separate Office Manager vacancy.
Visa Sponsorship: UK visa sponsorship is listed as a benefit. The advert also refers to assigning Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) or Defined Certificates of Sponsorship (DCoS) to suitable candidates.
Training: Previous home-care experience is preferred but not essential, as training will be provided.
Responsibilities
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Personal care: Assist clients with washing, dressing, grooming, toileting and continence care.
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Mobility support: Help clients move safely and assist with transfers using equipment such as hoists, wheelchairs and walking aids.
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Medication support: Assist with prescribed medication according to individual care plans and company procedures.
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Household tasks: Carry out light cleaning, laundry and tidying to maintain a safe and comfortable home environment.
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Meal preparation: Prepare meals and drinks according to clients’ dietary needs and preferences.
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Shopping and errands: Accompany clients shopping or complete shopping tasks on their behalf.
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Companionship: Provide emotional support, conversation and social interaction to reduce loneliness and isolation.
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Community participation: Encourage clients to pursue hobbies, attend appointments and participate in appropriate social activities.
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Monitoring and reporting: Observe changes in clients’ health, behaviour and well-being, and report concerns promptly.
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Record keeping: Maintain accurate care notes, medication records and other required documentation.
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Communication and teamwork: Work with clients, families, care coordinators and healthcare professionals to maintain continuity of care.
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Care planning: Contribute to care-plan reviews by reporting changes in clients’ needs, preferences and progress.
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Health and safety: Follow company policies, infection-control procedures, PPE requirements and safe working practices.
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Compliance and confidentiality: Follow relevant Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards, data-protection requirements and confidentiality procedures.
Requirements
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Experience: Previous care experience, preferably in domiciliary or home care, is desirable but not essential.
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Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care is desirable but not mandatory.
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Communication skills: Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with clients and their families.
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Compassion: A patient, empathetic and supportive approach to care.
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Reliability: Trustworthiness, punctuality and dependability.
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Organisation: Good time-management skills and the ability to meet clients’ needs efficiently.
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Teamwork: Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals.
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Problem-solving: Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately to challenging situations.
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Flexibility: Willingness to work evenings, weekends and public holidays when required.
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English language: English is preferred, according to the advert.
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Driving licence: Preferred, rather than explicitly mandatory in the advert.
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Gender preference: The advert states that female applicants are preferred; it does not establish that the position is exclusively for women.
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Training: Willingness to undertake training and follow the employer’s care procedures.
Benefits
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Hourly pay: Advertised rate of £14.25–£21.99.
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UK visa sponsorship: Listed as an employment benefit, subject to the employer’s sponsorship arrangements and applicable immigration rules.
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Full-time and part-time options: Different working arrangements may be available.
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Training provided: Opportunity for applicants without previous home-care experience to develop relevant skills.
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Professional development: Opportunity to gain practical experience in personal care, medication support, mobility assistance and care documentation.
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Meaningful work: Help clients remain independent and improve their quality of life.
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Potential sponsorship opportunities: The advert identifies four Care Assistant vacancies and discusses allocating CoS/DCoS to qualified candidates with sufficient experience.
How to Apply;
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online for this job