Night Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 12 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,405 to £25,430 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | plus Market Supplement of £953 pro-rata, per annum |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | Woodcot Lodge, Gosport |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hampshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HCC621391 |
Summary
Within our older adults’ homes, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where our 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.
What you’ll do:
Support daily living: Help with daily activities including personal care, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our residents.
Provide 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:
Experience working in social care isn’t essential to join us as a Care Assistant - you might be a school or college leaver looking to take your first step in a career in social care, considering a career change, or returning to work after a break. 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 positive and lasting difference to their lives.
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.
This role involves some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.
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.
Other job titles you may be searching for: Carer, General Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Caregiver, Nursing Home Assistant, Personal Care Assistant.
What you’ll do:
Support daily living: Help with daily activities including personal care, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our residents.
Provide 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:
Experience working in social care isn’t essential to join us as a Care Assistant - you might be a school or college leaver looking to take your first step in a career in social care, considering a career change, or returning to work after a break. 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 positive and lasting difference to their lives.
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.
This role involves some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.
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.
Other job titles you may be searching for: Carer, General Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Caregiver, Nursing Home Assistant, Personal Care Assistant.
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