Care Assistant
Hampshire County Council, Mount Pleasant, East Hampshire
Care Assistant
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Hampshire County Council, Mount Pleasant, East Hampshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 5 days ago, 10 Jan | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: c6835c89f49544e1b555903287fae048
Full Job Description
- Support: Help with 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.
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.
- Attentiveness: Strong observational skills to closely monitor mental and physical health and the ability to respond quickly and appropriately to verbal and non-verbal signs.
- Communication skills: Clear and effective communication with residents, families, and colleagues.
- Problem-solving skills: Handle unexpected situations calmly and effectively.
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.
- 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 This role involves some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/care-assistant-126282219
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