Care Assistant (Older Adults)

Overview

Care Assistant (Older Adults) – Eastleigh, HAM, GB

Job Reference: HCC624515

Salary: £25,186 – £26,244 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £12,252 – £12,767 per annum)

Work Location: Fleming House, Eastleigh

Hours per week: 18

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 23 July 2026

What you’ll do

• Support daily living: Help with daily activities including personal care, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing and safety of residents.
• Provide person-centred care: Tailor care planning to meet the unique needs of each resident.
• Promote independence: Encourage residents to make personal care choices and support self-care and independence.
• Build relationships: Establish supportive connections with residents, their families, and colleagues.

What we’re looking for

Experience in social care isn’t essential to join us as a Care Assistant. You might be a school or college leaver taking your first step in a career in social care, considering a career change, or returning to work after a break. What’s most important is having the right values, skills and motivation to provide high quality care.

• Passion and dedication: A genuine desire to help others and make a positive difference.
• Empathy and compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to provide emotional support.
• Respect and patience: Treat residents with dignity and adapt to individual needs.
• Communication skills: Clear and effective communication with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Team player: Work closely with others to provide high-quality care.
• Problem-solving skills: Handle unexpected situations calmly and effectively.

Benefits and working environment

• Rewarding work: Make a real difference in residents’ lives and their quality of life.
• Supportive environment: Work in a friendly, collaborative team.
• Professional growth: Ongoing development opportunities to enhance skills and advance your career in care.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured’s Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support.
• Competitive benefits: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Additional information

• Role involves weekend and bank holiday working: Enhancements paid in line with the HCC salary policy.
• Vetting: This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.
• Contact for informal discussion: Wendy Burrett, Registered Manager, on 02380 626640 or via general enquiries contact details.
• Equality and safeguarding: Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare; recruitment practices reflect this commitment. We promote equality and will not discriminate on protected characteristics. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

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