Healthcare Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A compassionate care provider in Wimborne Minster is looking for a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to support residents with dementia. You will assist with daily tasks, ensuring comfort and emotional well-being. Full training is provided, and experience is not essential. This role offers a salary of £12.50 per hour, with up to 44 hours of work per week and various benefits.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Onsite parking

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting is helpful but not essential.
• Compassionate nature and ability to support residents with dignity.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily routines and personal care.
• Provide emotional support and promote comfort.
• Work with colleagues and health professionals for consistent care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Job description

Healthcare Assistant

Care and Support - Oakdene Care Home

Contract: Full Time and Part- Time Salary: £12.50 Per Hour Shift Type: Days Contracted hours: 22-44

We are looking for a kind, patient, and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our compassionate team at Oakdene Care Home, with a focus on delivering exceptional dementia care.

What We Offer

• £12.50 per hour
• Contracted up to 44 hours per week
• 07:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Days) | 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Nights)
• Pension scheme
• Onsite parking
• Paid DBS
• Uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)

What You Will Do
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting residents living with dementia. From assisting with daily routines and personal care to promoting comfort, independence, and emotional well-being, you will be a familiar and reassuring presence in our residents’ lives.

You will build trust through gentle communication, patient support, and attentive care that respects every individual’s story and preferences. You will also work closely with colleagues, families, and health professionals to ensure consistent, person-centred care is delivered with dignity.

Experience in care is helpful, but not essential. If you are naturally empathetic and compassionate, we will provide full training and support to help you succeed.

About Us
Oakdene Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 100 care homes across the UK. We are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in warm, welcoming environments where residents and staff feel respected and supported.

Our five core values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity – define who we are and underpin everything we do. If you share these values and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with dementia, we would love to hear from you.