Health Care Assistant - Days

Beechwood Grove; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Care in Eastbourne is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join our team. You will provide compassionate, person-centred care, supporting residents at night with mobility, comfort and safety, and maintaining accurate records in a calm environment.

Hours are 40.25 per week, with days shifts. The role offers £13.20 per hour, full-time contract, and training provided. Join a caring team dedicated to supporting residents like family.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Can-do attitude

Night shift experience

Job description

Are you a compassionate, hard-working and reliable person
who finds purpose in supporting others?
We are looking for a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join our team and
provide exceptional care to our residents while the rest of the world sleeps.

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: £13.20 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 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