Care Assistant
Job Reference: HCC618428
Salary Range: £23,115 - £24,140 pro-rata, per annum, plus Market Supplement £953 pro-rata, per annum
Work Location: Marlfield, Alton
Hours per week: 36, 24 or 18
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 30 October 2024
The Role:
At our care homes, we aim to create the perfect environment for our Care Assistants to deliver the exceptional care our residents deserve. Join our supportive team in a role where your care and compassion can make a big difference to the lives of others.
What You’ll do:
* Support Daily Living: Help with daily activities including personal care, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing, and safety of our residents.
* 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.
What We’re Looking For:
No experience necessary – we provide all the training you need. What’s more important to us is that you have the right values, skills and motivations to provide high quality care.
* Passion and Dedication: A genuine desire to help others and make a difference.
* Empathy and Compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide emotional support.
* Respect and Patience: Treat residents with dignity and adapt to their individual needs.
* Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication with residents, families, and colleagues.
* Team Player: Enjoy working closely with others to provide high-quality care.
* Problem-Solving Skills: Handle unexpected situations calmly and effectively.
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 and advance your career in the care sector.
* Bank Holiday and Weekend Enhancements: This role involves some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.
* Competitive Benefits Package: Find more information here .
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.
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:
Find out more about Working with us in Adults’ Health and Care, including our benefits and the recruitment process.
Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
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.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
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