Health Care Assistant - Part time

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK, located in Gillingham, is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join their team. The role involves providing personal care, assisting with meals, and supporting daily activities for residents. Candidates should be compassionate and willing to work as part of a team. Part-time hours of 24 hours per week are offered, with a pay rate of £12.60 per hour. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

1 free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays off

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives

Long Service Awards

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker is advantageous but not essential.
• Must be willing to look after physical, psychological, and social needs of residents.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassionate and caring nature

Can-do attitude

Team player

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: 24 hours per week

Pay: £12,60 per hour

Contract: Part-time

Shift: Days, includes weekends. 2pm - 8pm Late shifts

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!