Careers
Why Work with Us?
At Sterling Standard Care Group, we hold licenses to sponsor skilled workers under the Skilled Worker and Health and Care visa routes. Your career opportunities are our priority.
What We Bring to You
At Sterling Standard, we visit our clients in their own homes to care for older people as well as people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and other medical conditions. We are not a care home, but we do deliver high quality, person-centred, social care and support throughout the London and Liverpool areas.
Joining us as a healthcare assistant is a profoundly fulfilling role. Moreover, we acknowledge our duty to equip our staff with the essential support, training, and empathy they require to deliver top-tier care and support to our clients.
We want people who care about others, are compassionate, willing to learn. And, want to make a real difference to the lives of those who need help. As such, you do not need previous experience in social care.
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An average hourly fare can amount up to £12.00.
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We provide free training for our carers.
Thorough, paid-for, induction and ongoing training.
This programme will give you all the knowledge and skills to excel as a home care assistant.
Continuous learning and improvement are what we believe in.
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Our carers are supported by latest technology equipment and software that makes care delivery and reporting easy.
UK Right to Work
Please note that all applicants need to have a ‘right to work in the UK’ status.
Care Assistant
London and Liverpool
£12.00 an hour - Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Permanent
To provide personal care and support to Clients with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
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To assist Clients with toileting, continence management and personal hygiene
To assist Clients getting up in the morning and going to bed at night.
To assist Clients with their medication at the agreed level of support and as detailed in their Medication Care Needs Assessment
To maintain detailed accurate records in respect of care and medication support given and tasks undertaken
To regularly read care and support plans, acknowledging changes
To prepare food and drink for the Client, being aware of the Client’s choice, likes/dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements
To provide light general household domestic duties, including housework and laundry, as detailed in the care plan or instructed by Management
To contact the office or Out of Hours Care Coordinator if running late
To promptly report to the office or Out of Hours Care Coordinator any issues concerning the care, support, well being or behaviour of the Client and update records accordingly.
To protect the confidentiality of all information relating to the Client and not divulge information to anyone who is not authorised to receive it.
To observe all health & safety rules and take reasonable care to promote health and safety of self and others and raise any concerns to the Field Care Supervisor.
Any other duties requested by Senior Management, which are within the scope of the post
Care Supervisor
North London
Permanent
To oversee / maintain the care of the Domiciliary Service’s Clients and take responsibility for the day to day running of the Domiciliary Service.
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Ensure all Staff Members contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Domiciliary Service and to the creation of an atmosphere conductive to the best interests of Clients.
Assess social and health care needs of new Clients, and maintain ongoing assessment and review of all other Clients (in the absence of, or as requested by, the Registered Manager).
Undertake direct domiciliary care as required. Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs, and provide supervision and attention where necessary.
Ensure to carry out monthly support call to assigned service users and update the system.
Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Clients’ personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Clients.
Undertake initial risk assessments within Clients’ homes in line with the company’s Health & Safety policies and procedures as requested by the Registered Manager).
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Maintain an awareness of all routines related to the Domiciliary Service.
Arrange / participate in Staff and Client meetings, as and when required.
Liaise with senior Staff Members and Care Staff to ensure that the highest standard of service is provided.
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Adhere to, and implement, all HR policies & procedures.
In the absence of the Registered Manager, in conjunction with the Service manager endeavor to fill any Staff vacancy by advertising in the job centre or by contacting the HR Department. Interview for new Staff Members as and when required, in line with the Company’s Recruitment policy.
Maintain correct records of working hours of all Staff Members.
Ensure to carry out supervision, spot check and appraisals of assigned care staffs
In the absence of the Registered Manager, monitor and control sickness absence
in line with Company policy (in conjunction with the Operations Manager, where appropriate).
Ensure all Staff Members are aware of the Company’s Whistle blowing procedure.
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Supervise and instruct junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work, giving help and guidance where appropriate and assisting in keeping records up to date.
Assist the Registered Manager to develop training programs for Staff Members, including mandatory training and QCF
Apply to work with us
Four simple steps to becoming a Sterling Standard Care Group professional.
Complete our application form and – if eligible (check eligibility requirements) – you will be invited for an interview.
Meet us to discuss our goals and your expectations.
Attend our induction and training sessions.
Once passed you are good to go and take care of our service users.
Job eligibility
Pass a background check and provide at least 1 professional referral and 1 personal recommendation.
You must be eligible to work in the UK. Read how on .gov Website
Be compassionate, respectful, professional, punctual and reliable.
Be willing to travel to our service users (holding a valid drivers licence is preferable).
Have a minimum of a proven 6 months experience in the care sector.