Care Assistant

Sugarman Health & Wellbeing Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

DBS assistance

Double pay on bank holidays

Holiday pay

Job summary

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing Limited is hiring a Care Assistant to support service users with complex needs in Southampton. You will provide personal care, support everyday activities, and promote independence in a compassionate, patient manner.

We offer full-time hours, flexible shifts and training to help you develop skills within a supportive team oriented toward quality care delivery.

Qualifications

• 6 months UK care experience desirable.
• Complex care experience beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills and patience.
• Ability to follow detailed care plans and protocols.
• Proactive and observant with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Provide Right to Work and a valid DBS certificate (assistance available).

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care with dignity and respect.
• Engage and support service users in classroom activities and social interactions.
• Follow care plans and protocols meticulously.
• Support independence and build meaningful relationships in home and community settings.

Skills

Care experience

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Care Assistant (HCA/SOU/2026) Southampton, England

Salary: GBP14 - GBP16 per hour

Role:Care Assistant
Salary:£14-16 per hour
Location:Southampton
Job Type:Full time

Shifts on offer:Days and Night shifts available

About Us

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is a nationwide care provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We are proud to support children and young people with complex needs in educational settings, helping them to live fulfilling lives and achieve their educational goals.

Why Join Sugarman Health and Wellbeing?

Joining Sugarman Health and Wellbeing means becoming part of a supportive and purpose-driven team that truly values the impact of quality care. With a strong reputation for delivering personalised healthcare services across the UK, Sugarman offers not just a job, but a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in people’s lives. Whether you’re an experienced healthcare professional or just starting out, you’ll benefit from comprehensive training, flexible working patterns, and genuine growth opportunities.

• Theoretical and Practical training is provided to ensure you have the correct skills and give yourself the opportunity to upskill yourself in the sector.
• NVQ level 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care *Please enquire for more information*
• Ongoing support from our Office Team, Registered Managers and Clinical Nurses.
• Weekly Pay via PAYE or Umbrella Schemes
• DBS application registered with Sugarman Health and Wellbeing
• Double Pay on Bank Holiday
• Holiday Pay

About the role:

We are looking for Care Assistants who can support across multiple packages within the Southampton area. You will be caring for our service users who have complex needs such as Tracheostomy care, Bowel care management, Catheter, Spinal cord injury and more. Our Healthcare Assistants roles areconsidered more of a companionship role by building up key relationships and promoting independence through daily tasks for our service user within theirown home andespecially within the community.

• Personal Care:Assisting with all aspects of personal hygiene, toileting, and pad changes with dignity and respect.
• Engagement & Social Support:Encouraging and supporting participation in classroom activities and social interactions with peers.
• Specialist Training:Comprehensive theoretical and practical training is provided to ensure you are fully competent and confident in all aspects of clinical care
• Career Development:Genuine opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
• Supportive Team:You will be part of a wider team with ongoing support from our Office Team, Registered Managers, and dedicated Clinical Nurses.
• Weekly Payvia PAYE or Umbrella Schemes.
• Enhanced Holiday Pay

Requirements for the Role:

We are looking for a patient, observant, and kind-hearted individual who is passionate about making a difference in people's lives

• A minimum of 6 months of professional UK Care experience is desirable but not essential. Full training will be provided.
• Complex care experience is beneficial, but a willingness to learn is most important.
• Excellent communication skills and the patience to build a strong, understanding relationship with a non-verbal individual.
• The ability to follow detailed care plans and protocols meticulously.
• A proactive and observant nature, able to spot subtle changes in an individual's condition.
• To provide the correct compliance documents, including an updated Right to Work and a valid DBS certificate (we can assist with a new application).

Sugarman Health and Wellbeing is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability