Sponsor ComplIANS Limited is recruiting a Care Assistant on behalf of a valued client in Chesterfield. This role is suited to dedicated and compassionate individuals seeking a stable career in health and social care, with the opportunity for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship upon successful completion of a three-month probationary period, subject to eligibility and compliance with UK Home Office requirements.
The successful candidate will hold a Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ or Diploma in Health’and Social Care, or a relevant care-related qualification obtained in the UK or overseas that demonstrates suitability for the role. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential to support community-based care services and ensure reliable travel between client locations.
Applicants must also be willing to complete the company’s intensive knowledge and skills training, designed to ensure high standards of client care, safety, and professionalism. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to develop professionally, gain valuable experience, and make a meaningful difference while working within a supportive care environment in Chesterfield.
Position: Care Assistant
Salary: £12.82 per hour
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Chesterfield
Full job description
Job Title: Care Assistant
Location: Chesterfield (Domiciliary Care)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.82 per hour
Contracted Hours: 37.50 hours / week
Start Date: Immediate
Driving licence and access to a vehicle are required
About the Role
Our client, a domiciliary care company based in Chesterfield, is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to join their expanding care team.
We are looking for caring, compassionate, dedicated, and reliable individuals to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to people in their own homes across Chesterfield. This includes supporting adults over and under 65 years, individuals living with mental health conditions, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and dementia, as well as those requiring palliative or end-of-life support, respite care, or live-in assistance. All care is provided in a way that promotes independence, dignity, and choice.
You must be willing to undertake care calls between 6am–9pm, according to the rota and allocated domiciliary/home care schedules. This role requires flexibility, empathy, and initiative when working both independently and as part of a wider care team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide personal care and support as detailed in service users’ support plans.
- Follow care and risk assessments to ensure service users live safely in their own homes.
- Assist with medication, meal preparation, and light household/cleaning tasks.
- Support with social interaction and encourage independence wherever possible.
- Maintain accurate records and report any concerns or hazards.
- Develop good communication and effective relationships with service users, families, and colleagues.
- Work within service users’ homes, respecting different environments and needs.
- Dress in line with the company’s dress code.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
- Holds a Level 2 or 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care, or a relevant care-related qualification from the UK or overseas that demonstrates suitability for the role.
- Holds a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Willingness to complete the Company’s intensive knowledge and skills training involving client placements under supervision, passing the theoretical and practical assessments, and being signed off on having the competencies required before commencing employment.
- Good comprehension of the English language.
- Accurate record keeping.
- Ability to recognise poor practice and report hazards.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience with medication administration and health monitoring
- Experience working in domiciliary/home care.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development (e.g., disability awareness, managing challenging behaviour, mental health support, medication handling).
- Demonstrated interest in progressing within the care sector (e.g., senior carer, team leader, or trainer roles).
Character & Values
- Flexibility to work alone and as part of a team.
- Genuine empathy, patience, and compassion.
- Strong commitment to safeguarding and dignity.
- Ability to communicate clearly and work as part of a team.
- Reliability, integrity, and resilience under pressure.
What We Offer:
- £12.82 per hour (equivalent to approx. £25,000 per year for full-time hours)
- Paid mileage between care calls.
- Double pay on Christmas Day & Boxing Day.
- Comprehensive onboarding and training programme
- Regular training and opportunities to gain NVQs in Health & Social Care
- 24-hour on-call support.
- Supportive, friendly team culture.
- Clear opportunities for career development and progression.
- For the right applicant, Skilled Worker sponsorship will be offered on completion of a three-month probationary period.
Important Information
This vacancy is only open to applicants currently residing in the UK.
This role is with a domiciliary care company – providing care to individuals in their own homes.
Immediate start available.
If you are driven by purpose and want to make a lasting impact in a rapidly expanding healthcare organisation, we would love to hear from you.
Application Process
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Application Deadline
Open until filled