Work for Applicants
What we need from You
Apart from being eligible to work in the UK, you must be of good character, well presented, fit and active. You must also be kind, patient and prepared to respect and fit in with the client’s lifestyle. You need to be organised and able to work alone and on your own initiative. You need to be aged under our retirement age which is set at 68.
As a live-in care giver you will need, as a minimum, some previous "hands on" personal care experience as detailed in the person specification and the ability to run a home and cook to a reasonable standard. Duties include planning menus, shopping, cooking, housework, plus driving and attending appointments or outings with your client. You will also be expected to give some assistance with washing, dressing, bathing and personal grooming. If you have substantial care work experience or a nursing background then your duties might also include assistance with complex personal or emotional care needs, depending on your aptitude and skills.
We will also need you to meet our person specification and be available to work for a minimum of 12 weeks.
Police Checks
In order not to delay your work prospects when you arrive in the UK, please bring an up-to-date police check from your own country It must be dated within two months of your arrival in the UK.
As well as bringing an up-to-date police check from home, you will be required to complete an enhanced UK police check and to pay the current fee when you attend for interview in the UK. This fee will be refunded to you after 12 weeks work on assignment with us.
Bank Accounts
It can be very difficult for someone newly arrived from overseas to open a bank account in the UK. You are strongly advised to open a UK bank account before you leave home. You can usually arrange this through your own bank at home or through your travel agent. However, currently HSBC Bank in the UK is offering a passport account to overseas workers. For further information go to www.hsbc.co.uk/passport.
