Night Care Assistant. Job in Gosport Education & Training Jobs

Hampshire County Council; Gosport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Gosport is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to support residents in their daily living and personal care needs. Ideal candidates will be passionate, empathetic, and effective communicators, with a desire to make a positive difference in residents' lives. Experience in social care is not essential. Weekends and bank holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• A genuine desire to help others and make a positive impact.
• Understand and share feelings to build trust and provide support.
• Treat residents with dignity and respect individual needs.
• Clear and effective communication with all parties.
• Enjoy working closely with others for high-quality care.
• Handle unexpected situations calmly.

Responsibilities

• Help with daily activities including personal care.
• Tailor care planning to meet each resident's needs.
• Encourage residents to make personal care choices.
• Establish supportive connections with residents and families.

Skills

Passion and dedication

Empathy and compassion

Respect and patience

Communication skills

Team player

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Within our older adults' homes, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where our Care Assistants can 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.

What you'll do:

• Support daily living: Help with daily activities including personal care, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our residents.
• Provide person-centred care: Tailor your care planning to meet the unique needs of each resident.
• 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:

Experience working in social care isn't essential to join us as a Care Assistant - you might be a school or college leaver looking to take your first step in a career in social care, considering a career change, or returning to work after 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 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.
• Communication skills: Clear and effective communication with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Team player: Enjoy working closely with others to provide high-quality care.
• Problem-solving skills: Handle unexpected situations calmly and effectively.

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.

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