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Hamberley Care Homes; Reading; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days holiday inc. bank holidays

Performance bonus linked to quality

Workplace pension

Training & career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

On-site parking

Refer a Friend bonus £750

Job summary

Hamberley Care Homes is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for Thames Wood House in Reading. Homemaker Leads provide care and companionship with a personalised approach in a luxury residential setting, ensuring residents feel valued and supported.

The role features 12-hour shifts, an alternating weekend rota, and a strong focus on training and career development within a company that prioritises wellbeing and team culture.

Qualifications

• Strong background in a care environment.
• Training experience or qualification is desirable.
• Educated to NVQ Level 3 (desirable).

Skills

Care experience

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ Level 3 (desirable)

Training experience or qualification

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’ and we're recruiting for a Senior Care Assistant to help us achieve our goals.

At Thames Wood House, our Senior Care Assistants are called Homemaker Leads. More than support workers, care assistants or healthcare assistants – they are carers and companions all in one. They have the time to get to know our residents and are trusted to give each person the care they need, in the way they like.

Joining us at Thames Wood House, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents.

Opening in September 2026, we are recruiting for our new teams now. Interested in joining our home right from the start.

Working Pattern: 12 hour shifts and working alternative weekends on a rota basis.

We offer our colleagues

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Quality-linked bonus scheme - A performance bonus tied to our CQC/CI quality rating, rewarding you for helping us deliver outstanding care.
• Workplace pension for your future security
• A true team culture - A collaborative, encouraging working environment where kindness, respect, and professional pride are at the heart of everything we do
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health and wellbeing support services
• Everyday saving perks - Access to a wide range of retail discounts and savings
• Free on-site parking
• Rewarding connections - Refer a Friend bonus — earn up to £750 per successful referral because great people know great people.

Be different – be a Homemaker Lead

At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’. And at the heart of this model are our Homemakers Leads – Senior care assistants with a difference. A Homemaker is a unique caring role for a unique person, where you can care with a difference.

• A varied role where no two days are the same. we care for individual people in the way a family member might care for someone in their home. We don’t do timetabled task-based care – we care for each individual in the way that works best for them. Whether that’s administering medication, helping make someone’s bed, arranging a family meal with their loved ones or taking them to the beauty salon, you’ll always be doing something different. Our Homemakers focus on the tiny details that make our residents unique, and tailor care to each and every individual.
• A chance to make a real difference to our residents’ lives. Often healthcare assistants, care assistants and domiciliary care assistants find they don’t get to spend enough time with the people they care for to make a real difference. Not at Hamberley. As a Homemaker you have fewer people to care for, but you spend more time with them. It’s a more satisfying and fulfilling role that is better for our residents. That’s why the model has won awards.
• Supportive team environment. Being kind and supportive to each other is key to our ability to show kindness and companionship to our residents. We truly believe this across all parts of our organisation. It’s just one of the reasons that, when people join us, they stay with us.

Could you be part of our team?

You may have experience as a senior healthcare assistant, healthcare assistant, care assistant, carer, home care assistant or domiciliary care assistant and are looking for a different approach, a nicer work environment and a more satisfying role.

Applicants

We are looking for applicants with:

• A strong background in a care working in a similar environment.
• Training experience or qualification.
• Educated to NVQ Level 3 (desirable).

If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you.

Due to the high level of interest we anticipate for this role, we may close this advert earlier than the stated closing date to manage applications effectively. If you’re interested in joining us at Hamberley, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

About Thames Wood House

Thames Wood House is a luxurious care home in Wargrave, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes – offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house – where we screen classic films – to the on-site luxury spa – offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies – everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5‑star hotel.

Hamberley People

We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything.

Be part of something special. Be part of Hamberley.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Details

Company: Hamberley Care Homes

Salary: £15 to £15 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Reading, RG10 8DY

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 29 Aug 2026

Closing date: 27 Sept 2026