Health Care Assistant

Osbern Manor; Gillingham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Health Care Assistant to offer support and care to residents. The role requires compassion and teamwork, with full training offered. Benefits include free meals during shifts and increased annual leave entitlement for tenure. Applicants are encouraged to join a family-oriented environment focused on exceptional care.

Benefits

One free meal per shift

Increased annual leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays - extra day off

Company sick pay above statutory entitlement

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring personality is essential.
• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent care and support to our residents.
• Assisting with meals and daily activities.
• Participating in training and up-skilling sessions.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

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. 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 & benefits including:

• One free meal per shift for all team members.
• Increased annual leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – save money on commuting costs and improve your health.
• Milestone Birthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay over and above 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.

Location: 26-28 Hoath Lane, Wigmore, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0SW

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Contract: Full-time

Shift: Days

At Oakland Care, our teams tell us that good quality care involves looking after residents' physical, psychological, and social needs, including assistance with activities of daily living such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and meals.

“As a Care Assistant at Oakland Care, we ask you to care for our residents as if 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.
• Participating in training and up-skilling sessions.
• Providing companionship and engaging in daily activities.
• Collaborating closely with team members and management.

What you need:

• A compassionate and caring personality.
• A true team player.
• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker is advantageous but not essential, as full training is provided.

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

• Family
• Integrity

• Respect

• Exceptional

• Sustainable

Apply now!

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