Senior Care Assistant (Older Adults) in Andover

Within our older adults’ homes, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where our Senior 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.

This role includes working two 12‑hour shifts per week, including one day and one night shift on a 4‑week rolling rota. This role involves some nights, weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.

What you’ll do:

• Provide effective leadership: Motivate, train and support care staff through supervision and feedback, leading shifts, care practice monitoring and role‑modeling excellent standards.
• Support daily living: Help with daily activities including personal care and administering medication, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our residents.
• Person‑centred care: Tailor your care planning to meet the unique needs of each resident.
• Build relationships: Establish supportive connections with residents, their families, and colleagues.

What we’re looking for:

• You may already have experience of working with older adults in a residential or nursing setting, but it’s not essential – we provide all the training you need to be a great Senior Care Assistant.
• Qualification: Hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent qualification). Alternatively, you may be working towards this currently, or be willing to work towards this once in the role.
• Proven track record: Experience of successfully working with, or supporting adults or children. This could be in a range of environments including health, social care or teaching.
• Passion and dedication: A genuine desire to help others and make a positive and lasting difference to their lives.
• Self‑motivation: Committed to learn and continually develop yourself to deliver the best possible care to our residents.
• Leadership skills: Lead, motivate and support colleagues using your knowledge and expertise to role‑model excellent standards of care.
• Respect, patience and compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide emotional support. Treat residents with dignity and adapt to their individual needs.
• Communication skills: Clear and effective communication with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Problem‑solving skills: Handle unexpected situations calmly and effectively.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Senior Care Assistant role, our team and values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application. We would love to hear from you about your experience and transferable skills. If you would like to arrange an informal chat to discuss the role and what you can bring to the team, please contact us using the details below.

Why join us?

• 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.
• Supportive environment: 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, gain an NVQ Level 3 qualification, 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 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

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.

Values Based Recruitment: We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.

Additional Information: This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

For general enquiries, please contact care.careers@hants.gov.uk. For an informal chat about the role, please contact Sam More, Registered Manager on Samadhan.More@hants.gov.uk.

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.