Senior Care Assistant - Elderly Home

Royal Borough Of Kensington And Chelsea; Gosport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council in Gosport is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support daily living and deliver person-centred care in our Older Adults Homes at Woodcot Lodge. You'll help residents with daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety, working 24 or 36 hours per week on a permanent basis.

We value compassion, empathy and teamwork. Join a supportive team and contribute to residents' independence while building meaningful relationships with families and colleagues; experience not

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Passion and dedication

Empathy and compassion

Respect and patience

Communication skills

Team player

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Hampshire County Council in Gosport is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support daily living and deliver person-centred care in our Older Adults Homes at Woodcot Lodge. You'll help residents with daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety, working 24 or 36 hours per week on a permanent basis.

We value compassion, empathy and teamwork. Join a supportive team and contribute to residents' independence while building meaningful relationships with families and colleagues; experience not