Care Assistant / Support Worker / HCA
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Lighthouse is a specialist residential home for Children aged 13 – 18 with complex mental health and associated risk taking behaviours, and the clients and staff therein, as part of therapeutic and care services run by the Priory health division.
We already run the beautiful Newcombe lodge a short distance away in Bussage. This is what this new home is based on and we hope to replicate the success we have had so far.
The Lighthouse provides a unique package of care and support 24hours a day and 365 days a year, for some of the most vulnerable Children and Young people age 13 - 18 in our care system.
Our aim here at The Lighthouse is to ensure that the Children and Young people we invest in have the best residential experience in a homely environment. Care here is individually tailored and we aim to make the experience as positive and beneficial as possible. We work hard to meet individual needs and truly invest in our Children and Young people’s future.
We are recruiting for Children's Support Workers to join our team at our exciting new site, The Lighthouse.
You will be responsible for the supervision of Children and Young people who display a range of emotional, behavioural, psychological and other mental health problems.
Experience in a similar role isn't essential but would be preferable. If you have a passion for working with young people we would love to hear from you.
APPLY NOW! And you will benefit from
- Enhanced rates for overtime
- Disclosure check cost coverage
- Comprehensive induction and commitment to ongoing training
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day’s annual leave
- Free on-site parking and supplemented meals on duty
- Online benefits and cashback rewards
- Cycle to work scheme
- SMART Pension option
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Employee assistance programme
Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Care Assistant / Support Worker / HCA roles across Priory Healthcare's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,450 - £21,450 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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