Company: Windrush Care
Location: Cheltenham and the North Cotswolds
Job Type: Full-time (following initial part-time period)
Working Hours
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20 hours per week for a minimum of 8 weeks
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Progression to 37.5 hours per week thereafter
Salary
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£13.00 per hour (Monday–Friday)
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£14.75 per hour (Weekends)
Job Overview
Windrush Care is a CQC-registered domiciliary care provider delivering high-quality care and support to individuals in their own homes in Cheltenham and the North Cotswolds areas. Windrush Care is seeking a compassionate and reliable Domiciliary Care Worker who requires a Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to join the team.
Successful applicants will initially be employed on a 20-hour per week contract for no less than 8 weeks. Subject to satisfactory performance and operational requirements, the role will then progress to a full-time 37.5-hour per week contract.
What Makes Windrush Care Stand Out?
Whilst many of the benefits offered can be found in other care companies, Windrush Care truly believes that Windrush Care – cares. None of the carers are seen as just a number or a resource to drain. Windrush Care supports, encourages and promotes home carers so they flourish in their roles and in turn transfer this to great care of clients.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, and mobility support
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Assist with medication in line with care plans and company policy
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Support service users with meals and daily living tasks
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Promote dignity, independence, and wellbeing
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Maintain accurate care records
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Follow CQC standards, safeguarding procedures, and company policies
What Windrush Care Offers
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Online training (learn at your own speed in the comfort of your sofa)
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Face to face training – Moving and Handling, Medication, Safeguarding and First Aid
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Specialist training and staff development are key goals for Windrush Care, with access to specific training including Dementia, Palliative Care and Parkinson’s etc throughout employment
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Access to all training certificates at no cost
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Paid holidays and enhanced bank holiday rates
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Monthly pay
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On-call support 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, plus a supportive office team with an open-door policy
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Free DBS check
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Free uniform and PPE
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Paid training time
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Paid shadow shifts
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Festive company events – who doesn’t like a party?
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Ongoing support from the care management team, even if it’s just for a chat
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Simply put – what Windrush Care says, Windrush Care does. That is the promise
Visa Sponsorship Information
Please confirm in the application that Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is required and that the initial 20-hour contract can be worked.
Visa sponsorship and progression to full-time employment are subject to satisfactory performance and Home Office requirements.
Essential Requirements
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Eligibility for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship
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Willingness to work an initial 20 hours per week for a minimum of 8 weeks
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Availability to progress to full-time hours (37.5 per week)
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Good spoken and written English
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Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends
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DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
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Previous experience in domiciliary or health & social care (minimum 1 year preferred)
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Full UK driving licence
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this role, visit the official website for more information — click here to apply now.