Care Assistant

Community Care Live; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured EAP

LGPS & generous leave

Job summary

Community Care Live is recruiting a Care Assistant for Fleming House in Eastleigh. You will support daily living, assist with personal care, and help residents feel safe, comfortable and valued as part of a warm, respectful team.

No prior social care experience is required; we value compassion, reliability and good communication. You’ll join a supportive environment with opportunities for training and a comprehensive benefits package that supports your wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care isn’t essential to join us as a Care Assistant; what matters is the right values, skills and motivations to provide high quality care.
• Ability to communicate clearly with residents, families and colleagues, and to work as part of a supportive team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt, with a caring and patient approach to daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living and personal care to residents, ensuring comfort, wellbeing and safety.
• Provide person-centred care by tailoring support to each resident’s needs.
• Promote independence and help residents maintain self-care and autonomy.
• Build trusting relationships with residents, their families and colleagues.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Team player

Problem-solving skills

Respect and patience

Passion and dedication

Job description

Within our older adults’ homes, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where ourCare Assistantscan deliver the exceptional care our residents deserve. Join our supportive team at Fleming House and be part of something special, where your dedication and compassion can make a big difference to the lives of others.

What you’ll do:

• Support daily living: Help with daily activities including personal care, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our residents.
• Provide person-centred care: Tailor your care planning to meet the unique needs of each resident.
• Promote independence: Encourage residents to make personal care choices and support their self-care and independence.
• Build relationships: Establish supportive connections with residents, their families, and colleagues.

What we’re looking for:

Experience working in social care isn’t essential to join us as a Care Assistant - you might be a school or college leaver looking to take your first step in a career in social care, considering a career change, or returning to work after a break. What’s more important to us is that you have the right values, skills and motivations to provide high quality care.

• Passion and dedication: A genuine desire to help others and make a positive and lasting difference to their lives.
• Empathy and compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide emotional support.
• Respect and patience: Treat residents with dignity and adapt to their individual needs.
• Communication skills: Clear and effective communication with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Team player: Enjoy working closely with others to provide high-quality care.
• Problem-solving skills: Handle unexpected situations calmly and effectively.

Why join us?

• Rewarding work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for.
• Supportive environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
• Professional growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. This role involves some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.

Please note:We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

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