Casual Care Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Valued team member

Competitive hourly pay

Shift variety

Training and support

Make a difference

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Casual Care Assistant to support our residential care homes for older adults across Hampshire. The role is managed via Connect2Hampshire, offering flexible shifts and the chance to be a valued member of the care teams.

Join a friendly, supportive pool of casual workers and help residents with daily living, person-centred care and independence while building strong relationships with families and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care isn’t essential to join us as a Care Assistant.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a busy residential care setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Respect

Patience

Communication

Team player

Problem-solving

Passion

Job description

Join our friendly and supportive team as a Casual Care Assistant supporting our residential care homes for older adults.

Looking for a role that offers flexibility, variety and the chance to make a real difference? We're looking for Care Assistants to join our pool of Casual Workers, supporting residential care homes across Hampshire.

Working through Connect2Hampshire, Hampshire County Council's managed temporary staffing provider, you'll have the flexibility to choose when you're available to work, while becoming a valued part of the teams you support.

Whether you're looking to fit work around other commitments, supplement your income, or enjoy a better work-life balance, this role offers the opportunity to use your catering skills in a rewarding environment.

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.

Why join us?

• Flexible working that fits around you - choose when you're available and accept shifts that work for your lifestyle.
• Become a familiar and valued member of the teams you support, building relationships with colleagues and residents.
• Competitive hourly rates, including enhancements for Sunday and bank holiday working where applicable.
• Variety in your role, with opportunities to work in one or more of our residential care homes across Hampshire and gain valuable experience.
• Access to training and support to help you succeed in the role.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of older adults every day.

Employment Information

This position is offered through Connect2Hampshire, Hampshire County Council's managed service provider for temporary staffing. Successful applicants will be employed by Connect2Hampshire and assigned to work within Hampshire County Council residential care homes on a casual basis.

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.