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Oakland Care Ltd; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Uniform provided

Holiday pay

Extra annual leave after 3 years

Cycle to work

Birthday time off

Sick pay

Refer a friend

Staff recognition

Health plan

Life insurance

Long service awards

Job summary

Oakland Care Ltd in Tonbridge is hiring a Health Care Assistant for permanent night shifts. You will support residents with personal care, mobility and meals, and help maintain a calm, safe night-time environment.

The role is full-time (40.25 hours per week) at £13.20 per hour, with benefits including free meals, uniform, holiday pay and extra annual leave after three years.

This posting closes 17 September 2026; disability confident employer; training provided.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience as a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker is advantageous but not required.
• Full training provided.
• Ability to follow care plans and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Compassionate

Team player

Healthcare experience

Job description

Health Care Assistant - NIGHTS

Company: Oakland Care Ltd

Salary: £13.20 per hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Tonbridge, TN11 9HJ

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 4 Sept 2026

Closing date: 17 Sept 2026

Location: Hyllden Heights, 140 Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HJ

Hours: 40.25 hours per week

Pay: £13.20 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Shift: Nights

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.

Benefits and rewards:

• We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.


• Uniform provided.


• 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.

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.