Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

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.