Night Care Assistant

Hampshire County Council; Gosport; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee support programme

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking Night Care Assistants to provide compassionate, person-centred care in our older adults’ homes. You’ll support residents at night, help with activities, and ensure safety and comfort while promoting independence and dignity.

You don’t need prior social care experience; we value the right attitude and willingness to learn. This role involves night, weekend and bank holiday shifts with enhanced pay per policy.

Qualifications

• Social care experience isn’t essential; what matters are values, skills and motivations to provide high-quality care.
• Willingness to learn and adapt; ability to work in a care environment.
• Ability to work night shifts and respond to residents’ needs.

Responsibilities

• Support residents at night, helping with activities including personal care and safety.
• Provide person-centred care by tailoring care planning to individual residents.
• Promote independence by encouraging residents in self-care and choices.
• Build supportive relationships with residents, their families and colleagues.

Skills

Passion & dedication

Empathy & compassion

Respect & patience

Attentiveness

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Within our older adults’ homes, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where ourNightCare Assistantscan deliver the exceptional care our residents deserve. Join our supportive team and be part of something special, where your dedication and compassion can make a big difference to the lives of others.

Whatyou’ll do

• Supportat night: Help with activities including personal care, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our residentsat night.
• Provide person-centred care: Tailor your care planning to meet the unique needs of each resident.
• Promoteindependence: Encourage residents to make personal care choices and support their self-care and independence.
• Buildrelationships: Establish supportive connections with residents, their families, and colleagues.

Whatwe’relookingfor

Experience working in social care isn’t essential to join us as aCare Assistant -you might be a school or college leaver looking to take yourfirst stepin a careerin social care, considering acareer change, orreturning to workafter 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 andcompassion: 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.
• Attentiveness:Strong observational skills to closely monitor mental and physical health during the night and the ability to respond quickly and appropriately to verbal and non‑verbal signs.
• Communication skills: Clear and effective communication with residents, families, and colleagues. Problem-solvingskills: Handle unexpected situations calmly and effectively.

Whyjoinus?

• 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.
• Supportiveenvironment: Work in a 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 24/5 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.

For this role you’ll be required to work nights, weekends and bank holidays for which enhancements will be 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.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

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