A career at the Hollies
There has never been a more exciting time to join the Hollies, as we are expanding and increasing our portfolio of services:
- Hollies Nursing Care Home providing for 62 residents with two additional luxury garden suites opened in June 2020.
- Holly Oak Dementia Care Home – a brand new state-of-the-art dementia care home opened in January 2021.
- New Apartments by the Hollies available from April 2020.
If you are looking for a new challenge, we recruit from time to time for the following staff:
- Care Assistants
- Kitchen Assistants/Hostesses
- Housekeeping
- Senior Carers
- Flexible Care Bank workers
- Nurses
We are one of the biggest private employers within the Dursley area and provide some of the most exceptional training & working conditions, career progression and rates of pay. We also offer free life assurance.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
We strongly believe that all our staff members contribute to the well-being and exceptional person centred care that each of our residents deserve.
If you feel you have the right attributes and would like to join us –
Please complete and submit our online application form here
For enquiries please contact:
Karen Tucker, HR Manager,
Hollies, Drake Lane, Dursley, GL11 5HA
Email: karen@thehollies.co.uk
Activities Co-ordinator
Role: Activities Co-ordinator
Responsible to: Registered Manager
Hours: 40 or 20 hours per week (may include some weekends and bank holidays)
Posted on : 06 December 2021
Closing date: 30 January 2022
Activities Co-ordinator
Job Title: Activities Co-ordinator
Location: The Hollies Care Centre, Dursley
Responsible to: Registered Manager
Accountable to: Directors
Position: Contract
Hours: 40 or 20 hours per week (may include some weekends and bank holidays)
Rate of pay: £9.40/ hour
About the Role
Job Description:
- Plan interesting and varied activity schedule taking into account the personal preferences & needs of the client;
- Work as part of a team & closely with other professionals to enhance the holistic benefits of the activity program;
- Regularly review client’s needs in line with the client, family & friends & other professionals in an empathetic, friendly & informative manner;
- Liaise with outside agencies to provide & source a wide, varied and ever changing range of activities, when requested;
- You will be required to work alternate weekends;
- Participate in staff training & attend meetings when required;
- To provide companionship to clients on and off the premises;
- The role would suit a person who is able to drive.
Qualifications:
- Good general education, including good standard of English and Maths (ideally with NVQ 2 in Health & Social Care)
Job Requirements:
Experience:
- Understanding of working with the elderly, infirm & those with memory impairment.
Skills Knowledge abilities:
- Able to communicate with diverse range of people & work in the clients’ best interest at all times;
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word (Publisher would be an advantage);
- Clean driving licence, own transport and a willingness to drive the company’s minibus;
- Excellent communication skills both written & verbal (ideally at O’Level/GCSE);
- Professional conduct;
- Health & safety/risk assessment awareness;
- Willingness to develop & advance own learning;
- Ability to plan & organise.
Personal attributes
- Maintain confidentiality at all times (GDPR);
- Outgoing personality motivated to provide activities with enthusiasm;
- Reliable, approachable, flexible, creative, organised & adaptable;
- Good timekeeper;
- Manner;
- Able to work very well within a team as-well as working on your own, with direction.
Job Conditions
- Any tasks deemed necessary by the Company in order for you to carry out this role successfully.
This job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list. From time to time the post holder may be asked to carry out additional reasonable tasks as appropriate to the needs of the business. As such this role definition will be subject to revision as required.
Food Service Assistant
Role: Food Service Assistant
Responsible to: Kitchen Chef Manager/Second Chef
Hours: 24 hours per week (may include some weekends and bank holidays)
Posted on : 07 December 2021
Closing date: 30 January 2022
Food Service Assistant
Job Title: Food Service Assistant
Location: The Hollies Care Centre, Dursley
Responsible to: Kitchen Chef Manager/Second Chef
Accountable to: Commercial Director
Position: Contract
Hours: 24 hours per week (may include some weekends and bank holidays)
Rate of pay: Starting at £9.00/ hour to £9.40/ hour following successful probationary period
About the Role
Duties to include:
- Laying up of tables in dining room;
- Laying up of trays;
- Dining room cleaning duties;
- Waiting on tables in dining room;
- Taking tea or coffee around the Home at allotted times;
- Offering room service to those residents who require it;
- Completing menus with residents;
- Any other task requested;
- Adherence to Better Food Safer Business is mandatory.
Job Requirements:
The Host / Hostess will have
- Good organisational skills;
- Ability to work as a member of a team;
- Flexibility in providing assistance where and when needed;
- Clean and tidy appearance;
- A good understanding of issues facing older people;
- A commitment to personal and professional development.
Job Conditions
- Any tasks deemed necessary by the Company in order for you to carry out this role successfully.
This job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list. From time to time the post holder may be asked to carry out additional reasonable tasks as appropriate to the needs of the business. As such this role definition will be subject to revision as required.
Registered Nurse – Working Nights
Role: Registered Nurse – Working Nights
Responsible to: Registered Manager/ Head of Clinical Care
Hours: 42 hours per week (including every other weekend and some bank holidays)
Posted on: 06 December 2021
Closing date: 28 February 2022
Registered Nurse – Working Nights
Job Title: Registered Nurse – Working Nights
Location: The Hollies Care Centre, Dursley
Responsible to: Registered Manager/ Head of Clinical Care
Accountable to: Directors
Position: Contract
Hours: 42 hours per week (including every other weekend and some bank holidays)
Rate of pay: £22.10/ hour, plus a weekend supplement
About the Role
Overview:
As a RN you will lead a loyal and motivated team of healthcare professionals. Leading by example you will provide the team with inspiration and direction to ensure that our residents receive the highest standard of nursing care, enriching their lives and providing the highest level of comfort and wellbeing.
We are a privately-run organisation aspiring to be the best quality Care Home in the county, having already attained the Gold Standard Framework award at the level of “commended”. We are passionate about the care of our residents and recognise that this is only achieved by maintaining and nurturing the very best staff. We encourage personal development and career advancement at all levels, and several of our health care team have recently progressed as Nursing Associates. As an RN you will be expected to inspire such an ambition amongst your team as well as being given the opportunity for your own career development.
As a RN you will be expected to be a great ambassador for the company, communicating with and providing confidence to residents’ relatives, GP’s, hospitals and other health and social care professionals. At times you may also be the face of the company to potential new clients and other important visitors.
We reward our staff generously and you will receive:
- Basic starting salary of £19.80 ph, plus £3.50 for overtime plus enhancements for weekends and bank holiday. There is a further enhancement for night shift.
- 35 hours per week
- 33 days holiday per year plus additional loyalty days based on length of service
- Free private medical insurance
- Paid sick leave
- Generous life and critical illness insurance
- Subsidised meals, and hairdressing
- Company pension scheme
- Free and ample on-site parking
Qualifications
If you are a qualified RN, RMN or RNLD with a current NMC registration, and wish to discuss the possibility of a rewarding career with a great care home, please contact Jo Walters or Duncan Pyne on 01453 541400.
Care Assistant – Day
Role: Care Assistant – Day
Responsible to: Head of Care
Hours: 36 hours per week (may include some weekends and bank holidays)
Posted on : 06 November 2021
Closing date: 28 February 2022
Care Assistant - Day
Job Title: Care Assistant – Day
Location: The Hollies Care Centre, Dursley
Responsible to: Head of Care
Accountable to: Registered Manager
Position: Contract
Hours: 36 hours per week (may include some weekends and bank holidays)
Rate of pay: Starting at £9.40/ hour with £1.00 enhancement at weekends (following successful probationary period)
About the Role
Overview:
As HCA you are part of a loyal and motivated team of healthcare professionals. Lead and inspired by a qualified Registered Nurse you and your team will be pivotal in ensuring that our residents receive the highest standard of nursing care, enriching their lives and providing the highest level of comfort and wellbeing.
We are a privately-run organisation aspiring to be the best quality Care Home in the county, having already attained the Gold Standard Framework award at the level of “commended”. We are passionate about the care of our residents and recognise that this is only achieved by maintaining and nurturing the very best staff. We encourage personal development and career advancement at all levels, and several of our health care team have recently progressed as Nursing Associates. As a HCA you will be encouraged to progress your own training and personal development and will be given every opportunity for career advancement.
As an HCA you will be expected to be a great ambassador for the company, communicating with and providing confidence to residents’ relatives, GP’s, hospitals and other health and social care professionals.
We reward our staff generously and you will receive:
- Basic starting salary of £9.40 ph, plus £3.50 for overtime plus enhancements for weekends and bank holiday. There is a further enhancement for night shift. (pay rates are due for annual review in April)
- Pay rates will increase incrementally as you gain relevant qualifications and responsibility, and can increase up to £13.30 ph
- 35 hours per week
- 28 days holiday per year plus additional loyalty days based on length of service
- Generous life insurance
- Subsidised meals, and hairdressing
- Company pension scheme
- Free and ample on-site parking
Qualifications
Qualifications and relevant experience will be useful but not essential as we provide extensive training. The most important attributes are a kind and caring approach with an understanding and respect for older people. You should also be reliable and trustworthy, and able to work well with others as part of a team.
For an informal discussion to find out how you can join our team please call Jo Walters or Duncan Pyne on 01453 541400.
Registered Nurse
Role: Registered Nurse
Responsible to: Registered Manager/ Head of Care Days/Nights
Hours: 36 hours per week (including weekends and bank holidays)
Posted on: 16 November 2021
Closing date: 28 February 2022
Registered Nurse
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Location: The Hollies Care Centre, Dursley
Responsible to: Head of Care Days/Nights and Registered Manager
Accountable to: Director
Position: Contract
Hours: 36 hours per week (including some weekends and bank holidays)
Rate of pay: £19.80/ hour
About the Role
Overview:
As a RN you will lead a loyal and motivated team of healthcare professionals. Leading by example you will provide the team with inspiration and direction to ensure that our residents receive the highest standard of nursing care, enriching their lives and providing the highest level of comfort and wellbeing.
We are a privately-run organisation aspiring to be the best quality Care Home in the county, having already attained the Gold Standard Framework award at the level of “commended”. We are passionate about the care of our residents and recognise that this is only achieved by maintaining and nurturing the very best staff. We encourage personal development and career advancement at all levels, and several of our health care team have recently progressed as Nursing Associates. As an RN you will be expected to inspire such an ambition amongst your team as well as being given the opportunity for your own career development.
As a RN you will be expected to be a great ambassador for the company, communicating with and providing confidence to residents’ relatives, GP’s, hospitals and other health and social care professionals. At times you may also be the face of the company to potential new clients and other important visitors.
We reward our staff generously and you will receive:
- Basic starting salary of £19.80 ph, plus £3.50 for overtime plus enhancements for weekends and bank holiday. There is a further enhancement for night shift.
- 35 hours per week
- 33 days holiday per year plus additional loyalty days based on length of service
- Free private medical insurance
- Paid sick leave
- Generous life and critical illness insurance
- Subsidised meals, and hairdressing
- Company pension scheme
- Free and ample on-site parking
Qualifications
If you are a qualified RN, RMN or RNLD with a current NMC registration, and wish to discuss the possibility of a rewarding career with a great care home, please contact Jo Walters or Duncan Pyne on 01453 541400.
Laundry/ Domestic Assistant
Role: Laundry/ Domestic Assistant
Responsible to: Housekeeping Manager
Hours: 22 hours per week – 12 hours at the weekend and 10 hours in the week
Posted on: 13 November 2021
Closing date: 30 January 2022
Laundry/ Domestic Assistant
Job Title: Laundry/ Domestic Assistant
Location: The Hollies Care Centre, Dursley
Responsible to: Housekeeping Manager
Accountable to: Commercial Director
Position: Permanent contract
Hours: 22 hours per week – 12 hours at the weekend and 10 hours in the week
Rate of pay: £9.40 per hour
About the Hollies
Littlecombe Park Limited is one of the largest employers in Dursley, Care provider in the UK, specialising in providing high quality, person-centred care for older people, within both of our care homes namely Hollies Care Centre and Holly Oak.
Within our organisation, we are passionate about our residents, and we care about our staff. That means you will enjoy great career development working for an expanding organisation. We are currently expanding and investing virtually every penny we make in the people who live in our homes and the people who work here too. This means better quality care and lovely homes for our residents, along with competitive wages and great training and development for our people.
We provide outstanding care, working closely with leading experts on dementia and elderly car, and we are currently modernising portfolio of care homes – refurbishing our existing homes and moving into new, inspiring, contemporary care homes too.
As we expand, we need more people with the right mix of skills, passion and ambition to help us grow even more. Littlecombe Park is set in its own lovely gardens, just minutes from Dursley town centre. We offer residential, respite and day care. The home looks after 108 residents.
About the Role
Our commitment to be sector-leading in all aspects of safety for our colleagues and residents has ensured that we always have full PPE supplies for all our services. Our early adoption of the vaccine means as a key worker you will have access to personally being vaccinated, alongside weekly tests (PCR) for every week you work in one of our homes for as long as it is required.
We are looking for a Laundry/Domestic Assistant to make sure the interior of our Homes including furniture, fitting and fixtures are clean, tidy and maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness.
You will take pride in presenting the Home like it was your own, to help residents and their family and friends to feel welcomed and comfortable.
What experience do you need ?
Ideally, you will have previous housekeeping experience in domiciliary, residential home or family setting, alongside a positive attitude and commitment to providing a well-maintained environment in line with Health & Safety and COSHH regulations. You will have organised rotas, delegated workload. You will be confident about using your own initiative in an organised and planned way and be flexible/agile to do any other tasks required. Training will also be provided if you have no experience, but have the right attributes we are seeking.
What will you get in return ?
You will be working for one of the largest employers in Dursley. A great advantage of being a family run organisation is that we can offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and training to reward you for taking such good care of our residents.
Here is an overview of some of the benefits you could get for working for us:
- Company pension
- Weekend rates an extra £1.00 per hour
- Enhanced Overtime rates of an additional £3.50 per hour on top of your normal wage
- Life Assurance
- 28 days holiday entitlement
- Free uniform
- Free DBS (reimbursed in the first month’s pay)
- Free car parking
- Subsidized meals
- Comprehensive Induction, on-going training, and development.
- Electric charging points.
- Training and development.
Care Assistant – Night
Role: Care Assistant – Night
Responsible to: Head of Care
Hours: 36 hours per week (may include some weekends and bank holidays)
Posted on : 07 January 2022
Closing date: 31 March 2022
Care Assistant - Night
Job Title: Care Assistant – Night
Location: The Hollies Care Centre, Dursley
Responsible to: Head of Care
Accountable to: Registered Manager
Position: Contract
Hours: 36 hours per week (may include some weekends and bank holidays)
Rate of pay: Starting at £9.90/ hour with £1.00 enhancement at weekends (following successful probationary period)
About the Role
Overview:
As HCA you are part of a loyal and motivated team of healthcare professionals. Lead and inspired by a qualified Registered Nurse you and your team will be pivotal in ensuring that our residents receive the highest standard of nursing care, enriching their lives and providing the highest level of comfort and wellbeing.
We are a privately-run organisation aspiring to be the best quality Care Home in the county, having already attained the Gold Standard Framework award at the level of “commended”. We are passionate about the care of our residents and recognise that this is only achieved by maintaining and nurturing the very best staff. We encourage personal development and career advancement at all levels, and several of our health care team have recently progressed as Nursing Associates. As a HCA you will be encouraged to progress your own training and personal development and will be given every opportunity for career advancement.
As an HCA you will be expected to be a great ambassador for the company, communicating with and providing confidence to residents’ relatives, GP’s, hospitals and other health and social care professionals.
We reward our staff generously and you will receive:
- Basic starting salary of £9.40 ph, plus £3.50 for overtime plus enhancements for weekends and bank holiday. There is a further enhancement for night shift. (pay rates are due for annual review in April)
- Pay rates will increase incrementally as you gain relevant qualifications and responsibility, and can increase up to £13.30 ph
- 35 hours per week
- 28 days holiday per year plus additional loyalty days based on length of service
- Generous life insurance
- Subsidised meals, and hairdressing
- Company pension scheme
- Free and ample on-site parking
Qualifications
Qualifications and relevant experience will be useful but not essential as we provide extensive training. The most important attributes are a kind and caring approach with an understanding and respect for older people. You should also be reliable and trustworthy, and able to work well with others as part of a team.
For an informal discussion to find out how you can join our team please call Jo Walters or Duncan Pyne on 01453 541400.
Care Assistant – Twilight
Role: Care Assistant – Twilight
Responsible to: Head of Care
Hours: 7:00pm to midnight shift (working during the week and alternate weekends)
Posted on : 07 January 2022
Closing date: 31 March 2022
Care Assistant - Twilight
Job Title: Care Assistant – Twilight
Location: The Hollies Care Centre, Dursley
Responsible to: Head of Care
Accountable to: Registered Manager
Position: Contract
Hours: 7:00pm to midnight shift (working during the week and alternate weekends)
Rate of pay: Starting at £9.90/ hour with £1.00 enhancement at weekends (following successful probationary period)
About the Role
Overview:
As HCA you are part of a loyal and motivated team of healthcare professionals. Lead and inspired by a qualified Registered Nurse you and your team will be pivotal in ensuring that our residents receive the highest standard of nursing care, enriching their lives and providing the highest level of comfort and wellbeing.
We are a privately-run organisation aspiring to be the best quality Care Home in the county, having already attained the Gold Standard Framework award at the level of “commended”. We are passionate about the care of our residents and recognise that this is only achieved by maintaining and nurturing the very best staff. We encourage personal development and career advancement at all levels, and several of our health care team have recently progressed as Nursing Associates. As a HCA you will be encouraged to progress your own training and personal development and will be given every opportunity for career advancement.
As an HCA you will be expected to be a great ambassador for the company, communicating with and providing confidence to residents’ relatives, GP’s, hospitals and other health and social care professionals.
We reward our staff generously and you will receive:
- Basic starting salary of £9.40 ph, plus £3.50 for overtime plus enhancements for weekends and bank holiday. There is a further enhancement for night shift. (pay rates are due for annual review in April)
- Pay rates will increase incrementally as you gain relevant qualifications and responsibility, and can increase up to £13.30 ph
- 35 hours per week
- 28 days holiday per year plus additional loyalty days based on length of service
- Generous life insurance
- Subsidised meals, and hairdressing
- Company pension scheme
- Free and ample on-site parking
Qualifications
Qualifications and relevant experience will be useful but not essential as we provide extensive training. The most important attributes are a kind and caring approach with an understanding and respect for older people. You should also be reliable and trustworthy, and able to work well with others as part of a team.
For an informal discussion to find out how you can join our team please call Jo Walters or Duncan Pyne on 01453 541400.
Food Service Assistant (Maternity cover)
Role: Food Service Assistant (Maternity cover)
Responsible to: Kitchen Chef Manager/Second Chef
Hours: 32 hours per week (may include some weekends and bank holidays)
Posted on : 07 April 2021
Closing date: 30 January 2022
Food Service Assistant (Maternity cover)
Job Title: Food Service Assistant (Maternity cover)
Location: The Hollies Care Centre, Dursley
Responsible to: Kitchen Chef Manager/Second Chef
Accountable to: Commercial Director
Position: Contract (Maternity cover)
Hours: 32 hours per week (may include some weekends and bank holidays)
Rate of pay: Starting at £9.00/ hour to £9.40/ hour following successful probationary period
About the Role
Duties to include:
- Laying up of tables in dining room;
- Laying up of trays;
- Dining room cleaning duties;
- Waiting on tables in dining room;
- Taking tea or coffee around the Home at allotted times;
- Offering room service to those residents who require it;
- Completing menus with residents;
- Any other task requested;
- Adherence to Better Food Safer Business is mandatory.
Job Requirements:
The Host / Hostess will have
- Good organisational skills;
- Ability to work as a member of a team;
- Flexibility in providing assistance where and when needed;
- Clean and tidy appearance;
- A good understanding of issues facing older people;
- A commitment to personal and professional development.
Job Conditions
- Any tasks deemed necessary by the Company in order for you to carry out this role successfully.
This job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list. From time to time the post holder may be asked to carry out additional reasonable tasks as appropriate to the needs of the business. As such this role definition will be subject to revision as required.
Hairdresser
Role: Hairdresser
Responsible to: Manager
Hours: 40 hours per week including weekend
Posted on: 06 December 2021
Closing date: 07 January 2022
Hairdresser
Job Title: Hairdresser
Location: The Hollies Care Centre, Dursley
Responsible to: Manager
Accountable to: Commercial Director
Position: Permanent contract
Hours: 40 hours per week including weekend
Rate of pay: £11.50 per hour, 40 hour week including weekends
Kayes Hair and Nails has two professional hair and nail salons based in The Hollies Care Centre and Holly Oak Care Home in Dursley, Gloucestershire. A great advantage of being a family run business is that we can offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and training to reward you for taking such good care of our residents and staff.
Main responsibilities:
- Hair cutting, barbering, styling, and finishing for both ladies and gentlemen’s hair
- Colouring techniques
- Perming solutions
- Shampoo, condition and treatments
- Perming
- Consultations
- Reception and excellent customer service
- Adhering to Covid 19 restrictions/best practice
- Keeping salon clean, sanitised and tidy
- Keeping a positive and welcoming/friendly atmosphere
- Any other tasks requested
Personal attributes, experience, skills and qualifications required:
Must be competent in all aspects of Hairdressing and Barbering.
An enthusiastic person who is passionate about ladies and gentlemen’s hairdressing/barbering.
Must have 5 years’ experience and have NVQ Level 2/3 and be a good team player.
Benefits:
You will be working for one of the largest employers in Dursley and here is an overview of some of the benefits that you could get:
- Company pension
- Enhanced overtime rates of an additional £3.50 Per hour on top of your normal wage
- Life Assurance
- 28 days holiday entitlement
- Free Uniform
- Free DBS (reimbursed in the first months’ pay
- Subsidised Staff Meals
- Comprehensive Induction, on-going training, and development.
- Electric Charging points
- Sage Benefits & Discounts