Care Worker / Healthcare Assistant in Southampton

Care Worker / Healthcare Assistant in Southampton

Southampton Full-Time On-site
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# Care Worker / Healthcare AssistantPermanent Β· Full time Β· Part time Β· FlexibleApply nowAll vacanciesApply by 28 December 2026## Role at a glanceContract: PermanentHours: Full time Β· Part time Β· FlexibleClosing date: 28 December 2026## About the roleSupport people to live well β€” at home and in the community β€” with personal care, daily living support, and companionship, with dignity and continuity at the centre.Care Workers and Healthcare Assistants at Josben Care support people to live well and remain independent β€” at home, in the community, and wherever their care package takes them across England.You will work to person-centred care plans, keep clear records, and escalate concerns promptly. Continuity of carer is a core part of how we work.Josben Care uses safer recruitment: Stage A expression of interest, shortlisting, interview, then Stage B / pre-employment checks only for candidates invited forward. Right-to-work evidence, references, and any DBS process are handled after invitation β€” not on the initial application.## Responsibilities* Deliver personal care and daily living support in line with the care plan and the person's preferences* Support medication prompts or administration only where trained and authorised for that package* Keep accurate, timely records and communicate changes to the coordinating team* Uphold dignity, privacy, and respect wherever care is delivered* Work as part of a continuity-focused team and raise safeguarding or wellbeing concerns without delay## Person specification### Essential* Right to work in the UK (confirmed at appointment β€” Stage A asks eligibility only)* Reliable, compassionate, and able to support people with respect in their home or community setting* Clear written and spoken English for care records and handover* Willingness to complete induction and mandatory training before independent visits### Desirable* Previous domiciliary, residential, or healthcare assistant experience* Care Certificate or NVQ/Diploma Level 2 (or working towards)* Experience supporting older people or adults with long-term conditions## What we offer* Structured induction and role-specific training* Supervision and a named contact in the team## Recruitment processSafer recruitment applied fairly. A short application first; further checks follow only if you are invited forward.1. Step 1 Apply About 15–20 minutes2. Step 2 We review Our recruitment team3. Step 3 A conversation In person or by phone4. Step 4 Conditional offer Subject to checks## Apply nowAbout 15–20 minutes. You can add a CV and current training certificates. Identity documents are requested later.Deadline: 28 December 2026Contract: PermanentHours: Full time Β· Part time Β· FlexibleApply now## Checks for this role* Right to work is confirmed for everyone we appoint β€” documents later, not on the initial application.* 2 references before appointment.Safeguarding answers on the application are limited and stored separately. Identity and right-to-work documents are requested later by the recruitment team. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Josben Care Services Limited Recruitment Team