Companion

Hampshire County Council; Andover; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Companion to join the team at Willow Court in Andover. In this role, you will provide support and companionship to residents in older adults' homes, ensuring they receive high-quality care. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate empathy, communication skills, and dedication to making a positive difference in residents' lives. Full training will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary. This position offers an inclusive work environment with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package

Professional growth opportunities

Employee support

Rewarding work

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to help others and make a positive difference.
• Understanding and sharing the feelings of others.
• Ability to establish trusting relationships with residents.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with meaningful activities and daily living.
• Encourage and enable access to community resources.
• Establish supportive connections with residents and their families.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Team player

Respect

Dedication

Job description

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Companion

Job Reference: HCC621477
Salary Range: £24,027 - £24,348 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £14,286 - £ 14,477 per annum)
Work Location: Willow Court, Andover
Hours per week: 22
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 6 July 2025
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

The Role:

Within our older adults’ homes, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where our Companions can deliver the exceptional care our residents deserve. You’ll have the opportunity to shape your own role, providing support and companionship to our residents, working closely with individuals and groups to find out how you can support them best.

What you’ll do:

• Support with meaningful activities: Help organise and participate in a range of activities, encouraging physical, mental and social stimulation.
• Enable access to the community: Accompany residents to medical appointments, take them shopping, to the library, or other venues that interest them.
• Support daily living: Assist residents with nutrition, hydration and personal care, ensuring their comfort, wellbeing and safety.
• 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:

No experience necessary – we provide all the training you need to be a great Companion. 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 calmly, even in challenging situations.
• Communication skills: Clear and effective communication with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Team player:Enjoy working closely with others to provide high-quality care.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Companion 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.

We would love to hear from you about your experience and transferable skills. If you would like to arrange an informal chat to discuss the role and what you can bring to the team, please contact us using the details below.

• 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 an inclusive, 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.

Other job titles you may be searching for: Care Assistant, Carer, Customer Services, Care Giver, Disability Support Professional, Companionship Specialist, Family Care Coordinator, 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.