Care Assistant

2 weeks ago


Chard, Somerset, United Kingdom Harbour Healthcare Full time

Care Assistant - Days shifts - Full and Part Time available

Harbour Healthcare.

Oak Lodge Care Home, Lordsleaze Lane, Chard, TA20 2HN

£10.50 Per Hour
Are you ambitious? Do you want something else? Are you looking for new energy?

We are on the hunt in Chard for our next amazing Care Assistants


Our Care teams are the superheroes of the business, supporting our residents and providing peace of mind to families that their loved ones are in the best of care.


But what is important to know, is you do not need to have had previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications - we are happy to work with you to help you become our next superhero care worker.


Have you ever asked the question - Why get into Care?

  • Care is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do.
  • We can offer Flexible working patterns to suit your needs.
  • Training and Development opportunities are tailored to you.
  • Great company benefits.
  • Real Job satisfaction
  • You are providing peace of mind for family members.
The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same. Our residents are individuals, and they all deserve to be treated as such.

However, as a general guide, duties may include some support with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing such as arts and crafts, watching the footie, drama, musical evenings, gardening, shopping trips and social occasions.


Who are Harbour Healthcare?
We are a Family run business with 20 Care Homes across the UK and are growing year by year.

Inclusion is how we unleash the power of diversity. We strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. Harbour Healthcare listen and engage with our diverse communities, and we value teamwork within our diverse workplace.


Having family traditions at heart we don't see ourselves as corporate, we believe results come through our nurtured people, and the quality of care we provide.


We are Inclusive

We are Caring

We have Integrity
We are looking for people who care regardless of qualifications or experience. We care more about you sharing and demonstrating our values, which are,

  • Seeing the possibilities to make positive difference.
  • Valuing and celebrating individuality and diversity.
  • Supporting rights, needs, choices and dreams.
  • Being responsible, sustainable, and innovative in our work.
If you do share our values and care, we want you


We will give you all the training and support you need, such as obtaining a qualification in health and social care and opportunities for promotion and career growth.


Harbour Healthcare have won many accolades and awards over the years from Top 20 Awards, now for the 5th year running as well as Disability Confident Committed.
Please note that all our positions require an Enhanced DBS check in relation to Children and Adults.
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