Care Assistant (Older Adults)

Hampshire County Council; Fareham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking Care Assistants to support older adults in their homes and care settings. You will help with daily living, ensure comfort and safety, and deliver person-centred care tailored to each resident’s needs.

Weekend and bank holiday work is expected, with enhancements in line with policy. Right to work in the UK is required; sponsorship is not offered. Applications are reviewed within two weeks of the closing date.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care isn’t essential; values and motivation matter.
• Willingness to work weekends and bank holidays.
• Ability to deliver person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living: assist with daily activities, ensuring residents’ comfort, wellbeing and safety.
• Provide person-centred care: tailor care planning to meet 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

Passion and dedication

Empathy and compassion

Respect and patience

Communication skills

Team player

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Within ourolder adults’homes, we aim to createa warm and welcomingenvironmentwhereourCare Assistantscandeliver the exceptional care our residents deserve.Join our supportive teamand be part of something special,where yourdedicationand compassion can make a big difference to the lives of others.

Whatyou’ll do

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

Whatwe’relookingfor:

Experienceworkingin social careisn’t essentialto join us as aCare Assistant-you might be a school or college leaverlooking to take yourfirst stepin a careerin socialcare, considering acareer change,orreturning to workafter a break.What’s more important tousis that you have the right values, skills and motivations to provide high quality care.

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

Whyjoinus?

• Rewardingwork: 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.
• Supportiveenvironment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
• Professionalgrowth: 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.

This role involves some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.

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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