Health Care Assistant - Full time - Nights

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

Job summary

A dedicated care provider in Gillingham is looking for compassionate individuals to join as Health Care Assistants. You'll be responsible for personal care, assisting with meals, and engaging with residents on a daily basis. The role offers full training, enhanced Bank Holiday pay, and various rewards and benefits. A key requirement is a caring attitude and a commitment to teamwork, as you will strive to support the well-being of our residents like family members.

Benefits

1 free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays extra day off

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation

Long Service Awards

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care and support to residents.
• Assist with meals and daily activities.
• Support family members and visitors.
• Participate in training and up-skilling sessions.
• Engage in day-to-day activities and companionship.
• Work closely with team members and management.

Skills

Compassionate

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!

We offer some excellent rewards & benefits including:

• We offerall team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced BankHoliday pay.
• IncreasedAnnual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years ormore, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle toWork scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve yourhealth at the same time.
• MilestoneBirthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate thatspecial birthday.
• Companysick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement.(subject to length of service)
• Refer aFriend Scheme for successful referrals - for allpermanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognitionand staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long Service Awards
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs)
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs)

Andmuch more……….

Location: Osbern Manor, 26-28 Hoath Lane, Wigmore, Gillingham, Kent ME8 0SW

Hours: 40.25 hours per week

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Contract: Full-time

Shift: Nights, including weekends

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

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

Apply now!

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