Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We’re Oakwood House, a private residential and nursing care service in Colney on the outskirts of Norwich, and we provide a range of care and support services for our older residents.
Duties are varied, and no two days will ever be the same. Our residents are individuals, and we pride ourselves on taking the time to learn about their past, likes, and dislikes.
Our main priority for this job role is to find people with the correct values, behaviours, and attitudes that match our own!
We’re currently seeking an experienced, positive and reliable individual with fantastic communication skills to join our team as a Healthcare Assistant on DAYS & NIGHTS.
Above all, we want someone that shares our values. These are:
- Continuation of our ‘Whole Home Approach.’
- Being a proactive individual who will be a valued member of our team, helping us exceed expectations of our residents, their families, and ourselves.
- Treat the individuals we support with compassion, dignity, and respect.
- Trust, encourage, and respect all members of our team.
Job offers are dependant on satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS.
The candidate will be flexible working days and nights.
Work remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.45-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Experience:
- Healthcare Assistant: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (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 roles across Oakwood House'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 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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