Health Care Assistant - Full time - Days - Elmbrook Court-Care/Nursing GF-Aspen

Oakland Care; Wantage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Wantage is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant. This full-time position involves providing personal care and support to residents, assisting with meals and daily activities. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, a team player, and willing to up-skill. Benefits include a free meal per shift, enhanced holiday pay, and recognition initiatives. If you're ready to make a difference in a nurturing environment, apply today! The role also requires 40.25 hours per week with shifts during the day.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Extra day off for milestone birthdays

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend scheme

Recognition and appreciation initiatives

Long Service Awards

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker is advantageous but not essential.
• Willing to take part in training and up-skilling sessions.
• Capable of providing personal care activities.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent care and support to our residents.
• Assisting with meals and daily activities.
• Supporting family members and visitors.

Skills

Compassionate and caring

Team player

Can-do attitude

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!

Benefits

• 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&C's).
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&C's).

Location

Elmbrook Court, Grove Rd, Wantage OX12 7B

Hours

40.25 hours per week

Pay

£12.60 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 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

To provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our Family

Our values

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now!

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!