Care Assistant

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a part-time Care Assistant to support residents in Westholme, Winchester. The role focuses on daily living assistance, personal care, safety and comfort within our older adults homes.

You’ll deliver person-centred care, promote independence and build trusting relationships with residents and families. We value compassion, teamwork and a commitment to high-quality care, with weekend coverage and enhancements in line with local policy.

Qualifications

• Experience working in social care isn’t essential to join us as a Care Assistant — you might be a school or college leaver taking your first step in a career in social care.
• What’s more important is you have the values, skills and motivation to provide high quality care.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living: assist with personal care, ensuring comfort, wellbeing and safety of residents.
• Provide person-centred care: tailor care planning to each resident’s needs.
• Promote independence: encourage personal care choices and support self-care.
• Build relationships: establish supportive connections with residents, families and colleagues.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team player

Problem-solving

Respect and patience

Passion and dedication

Job description

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Care Assistant

Job Reference: HCC625080
Salary Range: £26,018 - £27,111 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £16,875 - £17,584 per annum)
Work Location: Westholme, Winchester
Hours per week: 24
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 5 October 2026

The Role:

Within our older adults’ homes, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where our Care Assistants can deliver the exceptional care our residents deserve. Join our supportive team 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

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Care Assistant role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

• 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.
• Make a difference: Watch this short video to find out more about the important work our Older Adults Residential Teams do.
• 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. Find more information here .
  

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.
Other job titles you may be searching for: Carer, General Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Caregiver, Nursing Home Assistant, Personal Care Assistant.

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.

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

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.