Health Care Assistant - Twilight Hours

Job summary

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 some excellent rewards and benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Uniform provided.
• Enhanced Bank 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 EXTRA time off to celebrate that 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.
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).
• Long service awards.

And much more……….

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

Hours: 14 hours per week

Pay: £13.20 per hour 

Contract: Part-time

Shift: Evenings - 7pm-11pm (2 on/2 off shift pattern including weekends)

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.
• Assisting 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:

• 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.
• 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

Apply now!

If you’re ready to start your journey with us, then don’t delay and apply today!