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Oakland Care Ltd; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal

Uniform provided

Additional annual leave after 3+ years

Cycle to work scheme

Milestone birthdays time off

Sick pay above statutory

Refer a Friend scheme

Recognition programs

Health cash plan

Death in service

Long service awards

Job summary

Oakland Care Ltd is seeking a Health Care Assistant for twilight hours at Osbern Manor, Wigmore. The role runs 7pm–11pm, 14 hours per week, with a permanent contract and a pay of £13.20 per hour.

You will assist residents with evening routines, provide companionship, and support staff with meals and personal care in a warm, family-like environment. The position emphasizes compassionate patient care, teamwork, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Be reliable and able to work evening hours.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent care and support to our residents during the evening.
• Supporting residents with getting ready for bed.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Helping with supper, drinks and light refreshments.
• Actively participating in various training and up-skilling sessions.
• Working closely with team members and management team.

Job description

Health Care Assistant - TWILIGHT HOURS

Are you passionate about providing care and support to others? We are currently seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join our team to provide support during the evening. This role is ideal for someone who may only be able to work a shorter shift assisting our residents settle comfortably for the night. If you are a compassionate individual who values teamwork and making a difference, we want to hear from you!

• We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
• Uniform provided.
• 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.

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

Hours: 14 hours per week

Pay: £13.20 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Shift: Evenings (7pm to 11pm with a 2 on 2 off shift pattern)

At Oakland Care offering the highest quality care is paramount and we look after our resident’s physical, psychological and social needs. We 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 during the evening.
• Supporting residents with getting ready for bed.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Helping with supper, drinks and light refreshments.
• Actively participating in various training and up-skilling sessions.
• Working closely with team members and management team.

What you need:

• 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.
• Be reliable and able to work evening hours.

“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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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