Health Care Assistant - Nights - Birchwood Heights-Care/Nursing - GF - Arlington

Oakland Care; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care provider in Sevenoaks is seeking a Health Care Assistant to offer compassionate support and personal care to residents. Responsibilities include assisting with meals, daily activities, and providing companionship. Full training is provided, making this role accessible to individuals eager to start a career in care. Attractive benefits include free meals per shift and enhanced holiday pay.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays off

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition initiatives

Long Service Awards

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker is preferred but not essential.
• Full training provided for those without prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care and support to residents.
• Assist with meals and daily activities.
• Support family members and visitors.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

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.

Rewards & Benefits

• 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 – save money on commuting costs and improve your health.
• Milestone Birthdays – get an extra day off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay over and above 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).

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• A can‑do attitude.
• Be a compassionate and caring person.
• Be a true team player.

Qualifications & Experience

• Have experience working as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker – This is advantageous but not essential as full training is given.