Care Assistant (Older Adults)

Hampshire County Council; Emsworth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to help residents with daily living, personal care and companionship inside our care home. You’ll contribute to safe, comfortable environments and support residents to maintain independence and dignity in their daily routines.

We value empathy, reliability and teamwork. Weekend and bank holiday shifts may be required with enhanced pay, and staff have access to wellbeing resources and a generous pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care is not essential; school/college leavers or career changers are encouraged to apply.
• Valued attributes include empathy, good communication and a patient, respectful approach.
• Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to residents' needs.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living: help with activities including personal care, ensuring comfort, wellbeing and safety.
• Support at night: assist with personal care and resident wellbeing during night shifts.
• Provide person-centred care: tailor care planning to meet individual needs and promote independence.
• Build relationships with residents, families and colleagues, and work in a supportive team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Team player

Problem solving

Compassion

Respect and patience

Job description

• Support daily living: Help with daily activities including personal care, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our residents.
• Support at night: Help with activities including personal care, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our residents at night.
• 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.
  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.
  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 24/8 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.