Description
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.
Location: Osbern Manor, 26-28 Hoath Lane, Wigmore, Gillingham ME8 0SW
Hours: 14 hours per week
Contract: Part-time
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
* 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.
Values
* Family
* Integrity
* Respect
* Exceptional
* Sustainable
We run background checks on all new hires in this position.
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