Care Assistant (Older Adults)

Hampshire County Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health support

Generous leave

LGPS

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support older adults in permanent roles at Hawthorne Court, Sarisbury Green, Southampton. You will help with daily living tasks, provide person-centered care and promote residents’ independence in a warm, respectful environment.

Experience in social care isn’t essential; we value empathy, patience and strong communication. Weekend/bank holiday work is paid per policy, with access to employee support and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care isn’t essential to join; school/college leavers welcome.
• Show the right values, skills and motivations to provide high quality care.
• You’ll need to demonstrate empathy, compassion and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living: help with personal care and residents' comfort, wellbeing and safety.
• Provide person-centred care: tailor care planning to meet individual needs.
• Promote independence: encourage self-care and personal choices.
• Build relationships: connect with residents, families and colleagues.

Skills

Passion & dedication

Empathy & compassion

Respect & patience

Communication skills

Team player

Problem-solving

Job description

Work Location: Hawthorne Court, Sarisbury Green

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 15 November 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 for more information about the Care Assistant role, our team and 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 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 .

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.

Additional Information:

Care Assistant (Older Adults)

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

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