Health Care Assistant - Days

Elmbrook Court; Wantage; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Uniform provided

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Increased annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Milestone birthdays time off

Sick pay above statutory

Refer a friend scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation

Health cash plan

Death in service benefit

Long service awards

Job summary

Oakland Care in Wantage is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join our team. You will help with daily personal care activities, meals, and companionship, supporting residents to live well and safely.

This full-time role offers 40.25 hours per week, paid at £13.20 per hour. Training is provided, and we value teamwork, compassion, and a patient, respectful approach to care.

Qualifications

• Be compassionate and caring.
• Be a true team player.
• Willing to learn and adapt through training.
• Experience in healthcare is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care and support to residents.
• Assist with meals and daily activities.
• Offer companionship and engage residents in activities.
• Support families and visitors as needed.
• Participate in training and up-skilling sessions.

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Can-do attitude

Healthcare experience

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 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.

And much more……….

Location: Elmbrook Court, Grove Road, Wantage OX12 7BY

Hours: 40.25 hours per week

Pay: £13.20 per hour

Contract: Full time

Shift: Days

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