Health Care Assistant - Days

Oakland Care; Wantage; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wantage is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to provide compassionate care for residents, assisting with daily activities and meals. Team members will receive great benefits including meal allowances and enhanced leave. Candidates who are caring and enjoy teamwork are encouraged to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

1 free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays day off

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Long Service Awards

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• Compassionate individual with a can-do attitude.
• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent care and support to residents.
• Assisting with meals and daily activities.
• Supporting family members and visitors.
• Actively participating in training and up-skilling sessions.
• Providing companionship and day-to-day activities.
• Working closely with team members.

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 excellent rewards & benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• 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 an EXTRA day 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.
• Long Service Awards.
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).
• We must be willing to look after residents’ physical, psychological and social needs and 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."

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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. Disability Confident.

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to .