Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
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Due to expanding the staff team we are currently recruiting Health Care Assistants for both days and nights.
Lister House is one of six care homes ran by the Royal British Legion, we provide care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. Lister House provides Nursing Care, Residential Care, Dementia Care and offers Day Care. There is a chapel, a fully licenced bar that is backed by a dedicated activities team. It is spacious and welcoming, click here to see a video tour.[PB1][DDB2][RJ3]
As part of our award-winning team, you will receive full support with training and your personal development, a generous pension scheme, employee assistance.
An NVQ level 2 is preferable to work in this area, however there is the facility for our in-house trainer to support you through the NVQ level 2 and 3, for those individuals who wish to progress their career.
The role.
As part of the team, your involvement in the function of the home is valued, your collaboration with the team is encouraged. A passion for making a difference, putting people at the heart of what you do, striving to deliver excellent care is reflective of our values.
We would like to hear from individuals who want to make a positive difference to the lives of those that have served, ensuring their unique contribution is not forgotten.
The Benefits
Great staffing team, excellent facilities
Flexible working hours
Cycle to work scheme.
Free parking
Competitive generous pension plan
Supported training and development. Legion wide
Health care cash plan
In house and independent counselling wellbeing scheme
Retail discounts. Supermarkets, technology, travel, sport & leisure + lots more
Refer a Friend scheme.
Long Service and staff recognition awards
LGBTQ safe space
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.41-£11.70 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ripon: 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 roles across The Royal British Legion'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 £11 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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