Health Care Assistant

Harri; Swanley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Uniform provided

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave after 3 years

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone birthdays time off

Sick pay above statutory entitlement

Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply)

Recognition and staff appreciation

Job summary

Oakland Care in Swanley is seeking a caring Night Care Assistant to join our team at Birchwood Heights. You will support residents with personal care, mobility, and night-time needs, ensuring comfort and safety throughout the shift.

The role is permanent, full-time, 40.25 hours per week, with a pay rate of £13.20 per hour. Training is provided, and we value compassion, reliability, and teamwork in delivering exceptional rounds and daily wellbeing.

Qualifications

• A can-do attitude.
• Be a compassionate and caring person.
• Be a true team player.
• Experience as Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker is advantageous but training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care and support to residents during the night.
• Assist with mobility, comfort and safety needs.
• Carry out regular checks and respond to night-time requirements.
• Keep accurate records and communicate effectively.
• Maintain a calm, reassuring environment for residents.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Compassionate

Team player

Healthcare experience

Job description

We offersome excellent rewards and benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.


• Uniform provided.


• EnhancedBank 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 EXTRAtime off to celebratethat special birthday.


• 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.

Location:Birchwood Heights, Hilda May Avenue, Swanley BR8 7BT

Hours: 40.25 hours per week

Pay: £13.20 per hour

Contract: Permanent - FULL TIME

Shift: Nights

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 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 throughout the night.


• Assisting with mobility, comfort and safety needs.


• Carry out regular checks and respond to any night-time requirements.


• Keep accurate records and communicate effectively.


• Maintain a calm, reassuring environment for our residents.

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