Health Care Assistant

Oakland Care; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 2,300 - 2,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 free meal per shift

Uniform provided

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Sick pay above statutory entitlement

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Long service awards

Job summary

Oakland Care is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join our team at Osbern Manor, Wigmore. You will help residents with daily activities, meals, personal care and companionship. The role requires a caring, can-do attitude and a true team spirit in a busy care home environment.

Hours are 40.25 per week, shift pattern days 7am–7pm on a 2-on/2-off rota, with weekends. Permanent contract offered; training provided to support growth within the home.

Qualifications

• A can‑do attitude is essential.
• Be a compassionate and caring person with a warm approach.
• Be a true team player who supports colleagues and residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care and support to residents.
• Assist with meals and daily activities.
• Support family members and visitors.
• Participate in trainings and up‑skilling sessions.
• Engage in day‑to‑day activities and provide companionship.
• Collaborate closely with the team and management.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Compassionate and caring

Team player

Job description

Are you passionate about providing care and support to others? We are currently seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join our team. If you are a compassionate individual who values teamwork and making a difference, we want to hear from you!

We offersome excellent rewards and benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
• Uniform provided.
• EnhancedBank Holiday pay.
• Cycle to Work scheme – why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Company sickpay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subjectto length of service)
• Refer a FriendScheme for successfulreferrals- for all permanentroles 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:Osbern Manor, 26-28 Hoath Lane, Wigmore, Gillingham ME8 0SW

Hours: 40.25 hours per week

Pay: £1.20 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Shift: Days (7am to 7pm - 2 shifts on/2 shifts off rota pattern, including weekends)

At Oakland Care offering the highest quality care is paramount and we look after our resident’s physical, psychological and social needs.We 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