Health Care Assistant

Oakland Care Ltd; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider in Eastbourne is looking for a dedicated Health Care Assistant to provide compassionate care and support to residents. Responsibilities include assisting with meals, daily activities, and providing companionship. This full-time role offers excellent benefits including free meals, enhanced pay for holidays, and ongoing training. Candidates should be compassionate, team-oriented, and willing to learn. Join our family and make a difference today.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Uniform provided

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker is advantageous but not essential as full training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent care and support to our residents.
• Assisting with meals and daily activities.
• Supporting family members and visitors.

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Can-do attitude

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about providing care to others? We are currently seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join our team. Responsibilities include personal care, meal assistance, daily activities, and more. If you are a compassionate individual who values teamwork and up-skilling, we want to hear from you!

We offer some excellent rewards and benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Uniform provided.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement - team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get EXTRA time off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement (subject to length of service).
• Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).
• Long service awards.

And much more……….

Location: Beechwood Grove, 44-48 East Dean Road, Eastbourne BN20 8EH

Hours: 40.25 hours per week

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Contract: Full time

Shift: Days

At Oakland Care our teams tell us to offer good quality care you must be willing to look after your resident’s physical, psychological and social needs. And help with day-to-day personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals.

“As a Care Assistant at Oakland Care we ask you to care for our residents like they are your own family.”

What you will be doing

• Providing excellent care and support to our residents.
• Assisting with meals and daily activities.
• Supporting family members and visitors.
• Actively participating in various training and up-skilling sessions.
• Day-to-day activities and providing companionship.
• Working closely with team members and management team.

What you need

• A can-do attitude.
• Be a compassionate and caring person.
• Be a true team player.
• Have experience working as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker – This is advantageous but not essential as full training is given.

“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our Family

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now!

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!