This role is listed by an employer that holds a live Home Office sponsor licence on the Skilled Worker route.
This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.
Closest occupation match: SOC 1232, Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £40,400 a year.
Individual eligibility depends on personal circumstances. These figures are public reference information, not advice or a verdict on this job.
Join Our Award-Winning Team at GoodOaks!
Full-Time Carer Position – Flexible shifts available (Reading, West Berkshire- Tilehurst, Caversham, Pangbourne & Henley)
At GoodOaks, we pride ourselves on providing professional yet personal care. As an award-winning home care company, we value, develop, and reward the dedicated individuals who work with us. We are looking for positive, compassionate people to deliver high-quality care in the Reading, West Berkshire areas. Full training provided for both experienced and new carers.
At GoodOaks, you will make a real difference in clients' lives, enjoy career growth with funded diplomas, and have opportunities for internal promotions within a supportive and professional environment.
Working Hours:
A core requirement of this position is the ability to work a consistent 35-hour week. Mornings, evenings, and weekends is essential for success in this role.
What will you do?
• Provide companionship and accompany clients to appointments or outings (if required)
• Monitor medication schedules and remind clients to take their medication (if required)
• Help with meal prep and cooking.
• Assist with personal care tasks (bathing, grooming, etc., if required)
• Support with daily household tasks (cleaning, laundry, dusting, ironing)
• Run errands (shopping, prescription pick-up, etc., if required)
Who are you?
• Caring, with a strong work ethic.
• Great with people and able to manage time effectively.
• Respectful, professional, reliable, and trustworthy.
• Physically able to assist with personal care and household tasks.
• Hold a valid driver's license and have access to a vehicle.
• Willing to undergo a CQC DBS check for working with vulnerable adults.
• Eligible to work in the UK (we do not offer visa sponsorships)
What we offer:
• Supportive management and ongoing guidance.
• Competitive pay, with pension, paid leave, paid mileage, and training.
• Career growth with continuous training and development.
• Long stay and referral bonuses.
• Employee discounts, including Blue Light Card.
Benefits:
• Company pension.
• Employee discounts.
• Flexitime.
• Referral program.
Essential Requirements
Full, valid UK driving licence
Right to Work in the UK
(Please note: We are unable to progress applications lacking either requirement.)
Location:
Reading, West Berkshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Salary: up to £25,000 per annum
Language:
English (required)
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