Health Care Assistant - Harpenden Springs-Care/Nursing - Ground Floor

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

Job summary

A leading care organization in the UK is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant. You will provide personal care, assist with meals, and support daily activities for residents. This role offers flexible hours, competitive pay of £12.60 per hour, and opportunities for training and development. Join a dedicated team that values integrity and respect in providing exceptional care.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring persona.
• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant is advantageous but not essential.
• Team player with a can-do attitude.

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 provide companionship.
• Work closely with team members.

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Caring attitude

Can-do attitude

Education

Experience in Healthcare Assistance

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 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 sickpay 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).

And much more…​.

Location: Harpenden Springs, Grove Road, Harpenden AL5 1PX

Hours: 40 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” 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!