At a Glance
- Tasks: Support older adults with daily living activities and promote their independence.
- Company: Join a caring team at Hampshire County Council, dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, competitive pay, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in residents' lives while growing your career in social care.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just bring your passion and dedication to help others.
The predicted salary is between 25186 - 26244 £ per year.
Overview
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.
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.
Care Assistant (Older Adults) in Eastleigh employer: ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where community engagement and consumer protection are at the forefront. Employees benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises professional development and collaboration, ensuring that you can grow your skills while making a meaningful impact in safeguarding consumers and promoting fair trade within the borough.
Contact Details:
ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA Recruitment Team
