Compassionate Elder Care Assistant | Flexible Shifts

Belong; Southampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check provided

Induction and shadow shifts (paid)

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card access

Subsidised meals

Early Pay Release

Employee assistance programme

Occupational health access

ACE awards

Referral scheme

Job summary

Belong is looking for a Care Assistant to join our Village community style home at Belong Birkdale. You will work with a dedicated team to deliver person-centred care and support to residents, ensuring comfort, dignity and wellbeing in a friendly, inclusive environment.

You will provide personal care, assist with activities and meals, and maintain clear records. The role involves compassionate, patient care and teamwork within a 4-day induction and ongoing training framework.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Committed to providing a high standard of care, promoting dignity and respect.
• Previous experience working within an elderly care setting.
• Team player but able to work on your own initiative.
• Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate compassion, empathy and a person‑centred approach to caring for older people.
• Self‑motivated, resilient and well‑organised
• Able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the household.
• Provide assistance, personal care, activities and companionship to residents
• Be alert to residents’ needs, health and wellbeing
• Respect the residents’ dignity and privacy
• Work with residents and their families to deliver tailored care to each individual
• Assist with mealtimes and safe moving
• Maintain accurate records for each resident

Skills

Communication skills

Written skills

Elderly care experience

Team player

Flexible

Job description

Belong is looking for a Care Assistant to join our Village community style home at Belong Birkdale. You will work with a dedicated team to deliver person-centred care and support to residents, ensuring comfort, dignity and wellbeing in a friendly, inclusive environment.

You will provide personal care, assist with activities and meals, and maintain clear records. The role involves compassionate, patient care and teamwork within a 4-day induction and ongoing training framework.