Compassionate Care Assistant for Older Adults

Royal Borough Of Kensington And Chelsea; Southampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Care Assistant to support older adults in residential homes, delivering compassionate daily care and creating a warm, welcoming, safe environment for residents.

The role focuses on person-centred care, promoting independence, and building trust with residents, families and colleagues. Weekend and bank holiday work is required and considered in line with salary policy.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care is not essential.
• Ability to provide high-quality, person-centred care.
• Strong values alignment with safeguarding and resident wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living with personal care, safety and comfort.
• Provide person-centred care tailored to each resident.
• Promote independence and encourage self-care.
• Build trusting relationships with residents, families and colleagues.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Communication skills

Team player

Problem-solving

Respect and patience

Job description

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Care Assistant to support older adults in residential homes, delivering compassionate daily care and creating a warm, welcoming, safe environment for residents.

The role focuses on person-centred care, promoting independence, and building trust with residents, families and colleagues. Weekend and bank holiday work is required and considered in line with salary policy.