Health Care Assistant

Oakland Care; England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring organization is seeking a dedicated Night Care Assistant in Gillingham, UK. You will provide exceptional care to residents, ensuring their physical, psychological, and social needs are met during the night. The role includes supporting mobility, responding to needs, and maintaining accurate records. The job offers a full-time contract at £12.60 per hour, with various benefits including enhanced holiday pay and more. Join us and make a difference in our residents' lives.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Uniform provided

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays off

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker is advantageous but not essential.
• A can-do attitude.
• Ability to care for residents' needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care and support to residents throughout the night.
• Assist with mobility, comfort, and safety needs.
• Carry out regular checks and respond to night-time requirements.
• Keep accurate records and communicate effectively.
• Maintain a calm, reassuring environment for residents.

Skills

Compassionate

Team player

Good communication

Job description

Are you a compassionate, hard-working and reliable person who finds purpose in supporting others? We are looking for a dedicated Night Care Assistant to join our team and provide exceptional care to our residents while the rest of the world sleeps.

We offersome excellent rewards and benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
• Uniform provided.
• EnhancedBank 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 EXTRAtime off to celebratethat special birthday.
• Company sickpay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subjectto length of service)
• Refer a FriendScheme for successfulreferrals- for all permanentroles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).
• Long service awards.

And much more……….

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

Hours: 40.25 hours per week

Pay: £12.60per 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 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 throughout the night.
• Assisting with mobility, comfort and safety needs.
• Carry out regular checks and respond to any night-time requirements.
• Keep accurate records and communicate effectively.
• Maintain a calm, reassuring environment for our residents.

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!