Health Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A community care provider is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant in Harpenden. The role includes supporting residents with personal care, meals, and daily activities while offering companionship. Candidates should be compassionate, caring, and team-oriented. Experience is a plus, but full training is provided. Benefits include meal allowances, enhanced leave, and recognition programs. This full-time position offers competitive pay and the chance to positively impact the lives of others.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthday day off

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Long Service Awards

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker is advantageous but not essential since full training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent care and support to residents.
• Assisting with meals and daily activities.
• Supporting family members and visitors.
• Participating in training and up-skilling sessions.
• Providing companionship.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Can-do attitude

Job description

Overview

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&Cs)
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs)
• And much more……….

Location: Harpenden Springs, 22-24 Grove Road, Harpenden AL5 1PX

Hours: 40.25 hours per week

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Contract: Full-time

Shift: Days & Nights available

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 values

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now!