Care Assistant

Royal Borough Of Kensington And Chelsea; Southampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Competitive pay rates

Training and support

Variety of care homes across Hampshire

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking Casual Care Assistants to support residential care homes for older adults through Connect2Hampshire. Work flexibly as part of a pool of Casual Workers across Hampshire, with shifts that fit around your availability and lifestyle.

This role emphasizes person-centred care, daily living support, and the opportunity to gain experience across multiple care homes. Applicants should have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Passion and dedication

Empathy and compassion

Respect and patience

Communication skills

Team player

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC625227

Salary Range: £13.75 per hour plus enhancements for Sunday and Bank Holiday working

Work Location: Please see our candidate pack for more information

Hours per week: Variable

Contract Type: Casual

Closing Date: 24 November 2026

The Role:

Join our friendly and supportive team as a Casual Care Assistant supporting our residential care homes for older adults.

Looking for a role that offers flexibility, variety and the chance to make a real difference? We're looking for Care Assistants to join our pool of Casual Workers, supporting residential care homes across Hampshire.

Working through Connect2Hampshire, Hampshire County Council's managed temporary staffing provider, you'll have the flexibility to choose when you're available to work, while becoming a valued part of the teams you support.

Whether you're looking to fit work around other commitments, supplement your income, or enjoy a better work-life balance, this role offers the opportunity to use your catering skills in a rewarding environment.

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?

• Flexible working that fits around you - choose when you're available and accept shifts that work for your lifestyle.
• Become a familiar and valued member of the teams you support, building relationships with colleagues and residents.
• Competitive hourly rates, including enhancements for Sunday and bank holiday working where applicable.
• Variety in your role, with opportunities to work in one or more of our residential care homes across Hampshire and gain valuable experience.
• Access to training and support to help you succeed in the role.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of older adults every day.

Employment Information:

This position is offered through Connect2Hampshire, Hampshire County Council's managed service provider for temporary staffing. Successful applicants will be employed by Connect2Hampshire and assigned to work within Hampshire County Council residential care homes on a casual basis.

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.

Values Based Recruitment:

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.

Additional Information:

Casual Care Assistant

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, or to speak to someone about the role, please contact

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.