Care Assistant - Hollies Care Home
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Position Overview & Specifications
Hollies Care Home in Reading are currently seeking a Care Assistant to join our team on a full or part time basis.
Hollies Care Home near Reading lies at the heart of the picturesque village of Burghfield Common. Known locally for excellent nursing care, the team at Hollies are proud to deliver high standards of service for the people they support. With beautiful surroundings, delicious home-cooked food, and a family approach to care, we look forward to welcoming you to our home in the heart of the Berkshire countryside.
The ideal candidate will play an essential part in supporting the well-being and quality of life of each individual in your care, you will be responsible to promote as much independence for our residents as possible and treat all residents with understanding and dignity.
If you are a team player and have excellent listening skills then apply today!
To apply for this role you must have the following:
•Work on your own initiative
•Be caring and compassionate
•NVQ Level 2 in Care (desirable but not necessary)
In return we can offer you:
•Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays
•24 hour Telephone Employee Assistance Programme helpline
•Online discounted vouchers for several companies
•Opportunity for progression within the company
•Continuous support to maintain the training you need to deliver excellence
•On-going support from a motivated and committed Head Office and Regional Teams
•Refer a friend scheme
If you have a genuine interest in care and think this could be the job for you then apply online today
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Reading, RG7 3BH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Care Assistant - Hollies Care Home roles across Larchwood Care Homes'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 General.
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 £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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