(Fixed Term) Care Assistant (Nights) based at Hampton Lodge, Southampton

MHA; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

DBS & uniform

Counselling support

Buy/sell annual leave

Blue Light Card discounts

Induction & progression

Long service awards

Life assurance

Job summary

Hampton Lodge Care Home in Southampton is seeking an experienced Care Assistant (Nights) for a fixed-term maternity cover of 1 year starting Feb 2027. You will support residents with personal and social care, act as a keyworker, and help review care plans while upholding safeguarding and infection-control standards.

Join MHA’s values-driven team. The role requires flexibility to work nights and weekends, with a supportive culture and clear opportunities for training and progression within a

Qualifications

• Respect and sensitivity for older people.
• Willing to be trained (Level 1 or 2 in social care encouraged).
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible across a rota, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Act as a keyworker for a group of residents and support admissions.
• Develop and review individual care plans, including those for residents with dementia.
• Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, enhancing residents’ wellbeing.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, infection control, and health & safety practices.

Skills

Respect for elderly

Good communication

Teamwork

Flexible rota

Willing to train

Education

Level 1 or 2 in social care

Job description

(Fixed Term) Care Assistant (Nights) based at Hampton Lodge, Southampton

Fixed Term - Maternity cover - 1 year - starting Feb 2027

For this role, we are currently considering candidates who live within approximately 15 miles of the Care Home. This ensures commutes are manageable and support your wellbeing and work-life balance. If you live outside this area but would still find the commute manageable, please get in touch - we are happy to review individual circumstances.

About the role

As a Care Assistant, you will provide personal and social care to residents in a way that respects their dignity and promotes well-being and independence. You will help maintain an atmosphere and practice of care that reflects MHA’s values of mutual respect and concern for the individual.

What you will do

• Act as a keyworker for a group of residents and support admissions
• Participate in developing and reviewing individual care plans, including those for residents with dementia
• Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, enhancing residents’ physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, infection control, and health & safety practices.

About you

You will bring:

• Respect and sensitivity for older people
• A willingness to be trained and developed (Level 1 or 2 in social care is encouraged)
• Good communication and listening skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A caring nature with patience and empathy
• Previous care experience is desirable, though not essential
• Work flexibly across a rota, including weekends.

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture, and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. You will work alongside motivated colleagues in an environment of teamwork and trust, while also having fun.

At MHA, we believe this is more than just a job. It is a career to be proud of, where every day you can make a positive difference.

Rewards and benefits

In addition to a highly competitive salary, you will enjoy:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time).
• Free DBS checks and uniform
• Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support, and access to our hardship fund
• Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts, and the Vivup app
• A full induction, ongoing training, recognised qualifications, and clear career progression
• Long service awards to celebrate your contribution
• Critical Illness Insurance and life assurance for contracted hours colleagues.

About the home

Hampton Lodge care home in Southampton

Hampton Lodge is a welcoming and people-focused home where colleagues work together to provide respectful and uplifting care. The team environment is warm and collaborative, helping new colleagues feel supported and valued from day one.

With a strong emphasis on dignity, independence and person-centred support, colleagues play a key role in helping residents live well. MHA’s charitable values shape the culture, promoting kindness, teamwork and opportunities to develop.

For job seekers wanting a meaningful career in a positive and supportive setting, Hampton Lodge offers a place to grow, learn and make a genuine impact.

For more information about the home, please click here

Where the role requires a Standard or Enhanced DBS check, the successful candidate will be required to join and maintain membership of the DBS Update Service. MHA will pay for the DBS check and will provide an additional payment through payroll equivalent to the standard annual Update Service subscription fee. Further details will be provided during onboarding.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.