Care Assistant, Southampton International Airport – UK-Based Applicants Preferred

Trident Healthcare Solutions Ltd is seeking a part-time Care Assistant at Southampton International Airport, offering a competitive salary of £14 – £16 per hour. This role is ideal for UK-based applicants with existing right-to-work, though foreign applicants are encouraged to enquire directly with the employer. The position offers flexible shifts and nationwide opportunities with a leading healthcare staffing provider.

Job Description

As an Agency Care Assistant & Support Worker with Trident Healthcare Solutions, you will play a vital role in supporting various care settings across the UK. You will be responsible for providing compassionate and professional care to individuals, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and well-being.

This agency role means you'll have the flexibility to choose shifts that fit your schedule, working with over 40 care home operators managing more than 3,500 homes nationwide. Your duties will include assisting with personal care, mobility, medication administration, and engaging residents in activities, all while adhering to care plans and maintaining high standards of care.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker is essential.
• Demonstrated compassion, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexibly across various shifts and locations.
• Must possess the existing right-to-work in the UK.
• A valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle may be advantageous for some roles.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rates ranging from £14 – £16, dependent on experience and shift type.
• Flexible shifts and nationwide opportunities to suit your availability.
• Opportunity to work with a leading healthcare staffing provider and a wide network of care homes.
• Access to thousands of shifts weekly, ensuring consistent work.
• Potential for professional development and continuous training.

How to Prepare

For Nigerian and African immigrants eyeing Care Assistant roles in the UK, it's crucial to present your qualifications and experience in a UK-recognised format. Ensure your CV highlights any relevant care qualifications obtained in your home country, emphasising transferable skills such as patient care, communication, and empathy. A strong LinkedIn profile, tailored to UK employers, can also significantly boost your visibility.

Even if you are currently abroad, focus on obtaining or demonstrating your eligibility for a UK DBS check and any other professional registrations required for care work. For this specific role, since it prioritises UK-based applicants, ensure your application clearly states your current UK status and right-to-work. If you are a foreign applicant without existing UK right-to-work, a polite enquiry to the employer, detailing your qualifications and willingness to relocate, might still be considered.

• Ensure your CV is updated, in a UK format, and highlights all care-related experience and qualifications.
• Obtain or prepare documentation for a UK DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).
• Gather professional references, ideally from previous care-related employers.
• Draft a concise cover letter that clearly states your right-to-work status in the UK or your intention to enquire about foreign applicant possibilities.
• Prepare for an interview by researching common care assistant questions and demonstrating your commitment to high-quality patient care.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa sponsorship is NOT advertised for this Care Assistant role. The employer, Trident Healthcare Solutions Ltd, explicitly prefers UK-based applicants with existing right-to-work. Foreign applicants who do not currently reside in the UK or lack the right-to-work may still apply, but they should confirm their eligibility directly with the employer before proceeding to ensure their application is considered.