Health Care Assistant - Part time

Osbern Manor; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated care facility in Gillingham is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant. Responsibilities include offering personal care, meal assistance, and daily activities for residents. Ideal candidates are team players with a caring attitude. This part-time role offers £12.60 per hour, with additional benefits such as a free meal per shift, holiday pay, and long service awards. Join our mission to provide a loving environment where everyone feels part of the family.

Benefits

1 free meal per shift

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 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.
• Willingness to look after residents' physical, psychological, and social needs.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent care and support to residents.
• Assisting with meals and daily activities.
• Supporting family members and visitors.

Skills

Compassionate and caring person

Can-do attitude

True 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 excellent rewards & benefits including:

• 1 free meal per shift.
• 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 and improve your health.
• Milestone birthdays – get an extra day off to celebrate your special birthday.
• Company sick pay 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

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

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

Core Values

• 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!