Health Care Assistant

Osbern Manor; Hempstead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Uniform provided

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays time off

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition and appreciation

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Long service awards

Job summary

Oakland Care in Wigmore is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join our team. You will support residents with personal care, meals and daily activities in a warm, respectful environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including free meals on shifts, uniform, enhanced holiday pay, generous annual leave, cycle-to-work, long service awards, and more. This permanent, full-time role (40.25 hours per week) is daytime only (7am–7pm) with training provided to you and your colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare helpful; full training provided.
• Ability to work 40.25 hours per week.
• Caring, patient-focused approach preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care and support to residents.
• Assist with meals and daily activities.
• Support family members and visitors.
• Participate in training and up-skilling sessions.
• Provide day-to-day companionship and interaction.
• Collaborate with team and management.

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Willingness to learn

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 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: Osbern Manor, 26-28 Hoath Lane, Wigmore, Gillingham ME8 0SW

Hours: 40.25 hours per week

Pay: £13.20 per hour

Contract: Permanent - FULL TIME

Shift: Days (7am to 7pm - 2 on 2 off shift pattern)

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