Job Introduction

Care Assistant

Location: Alton, Hampshire
Hours: 24, 36 or 48 hours per week
Contract: [Permanent/Fixed Term]
Pay: £13.38 per hour, or £13.72 with NVQ Level 2, plus weekend and bank holiday shift premiums
Shifts: Days

About the role

As a Care Assistant at Brendoncare, you’ll make a real difference to the lives of our residents every day.

You’ll provide compassionate, person-centred care, getting to know the people you support and understanding what is important to them. From helping with personal care and everyday activities to sharing a conversation or encouraging someone to maintain their independence, you’ll help our residents live with dignity, choice and purpose.

You’ll work as part of a supportive team at Alton, helping to create a warm, safe and welcoming environment for everyone who lives there.

What you’ll be doing

As a Care Assistant, you will:

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care based on residents’ individual needs and preferences.
• Support residents with personal care, mobility, nutrition, hydration and everyday activities.
• Encourage independence, choice and involvement in daily life.
• Spend time getting to know residents and build positive, trusting relationships.
• Follow individual care plans and recognise and report changes in residents’ health or wellbeing.
• Maintain clear and accurate care records.
• Work closely with colleagues, families and other professionals to provide consistent care.
• Help maintain a safe, welcoming and respectful home environment.
• Complete required training and continue developing your care knowledge and skills.

About you

You don’t need to have worked in care before. We’re interested in who you are as much as what experience you have.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is naturally kind, caring and compassionate.
• Treats people with dignity and respect.
• Is patient and understands that every resident is different.
• Is comfortable providing personal care.
• Is reliable and able to work their agreed shift pattern.
• Communicates well and enjoys being part of a team.
• Wants to make a positive difference to the lives of older people.
• Is willing to learn and undertake the training required for the role.

Previous experience in care and a relevant Health and Social Care qualification are welcomed but are not essential.

What we offer

• £13.38 per hour, increasing to £13.72 with NVQ Level 2
• Weekend and bank holiday shift premiums
• Paid breaks
• Free initial DBS check
• 12, 24 or 36 contracted hours per week
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunities to develop your career within Brendoncare
• The benefits of working for a not-for-profit care provider