Care Assistant

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624028
Salary Range: £25,186 - £26,244 pro-rata, per annum
Work Location: Homewood, Andover
Hours per week: Average 10 hours per week
Contract Type: Temporary for 12 months (Annualised hours)
Closing Date: 7 July 2026

The Role:

Here at Homewood  we provide residential services for adults with learning disabilities. As a  Care Assistant , you’ll play a key role in delivering personalised physical and emotional care to the people who stay with us, ensuring their comfort, wellbeing and safety. 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 eating, drinking and personal care. 
• Person-centred care: Each of our service users is unique, with their own physical, mental, social and emotional needs. You’ll focus on their strengths and tailor your approach to meet each person’s unique needs. 
• Promote independence: Encourage service users to make personal care choices and support their self-care and independence. 
• Engagement: Support service users in participating in meaningful activities, both within our facilities and out in the community.
• Build relationships: Establish supportive connections with service users, 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 service users with dignity and respect, and adapt to their individual needs.
• Communication skills: Clear and effective communication and the ability to interact with service users with a diverse range of complex communication and sensory support needs.
• Team player:  Enjoy working closely with others to provide high-quality care. 
• Problem-solving skills:  Handle unexpected situations calmly and effectively. 

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Care Assistant role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about.  Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

We would love to hear from you about your experience and transferable skills. If you would like to arrange an informal chat to discuss the role and what you can bring to the team, please contact us using the details below. 

How you’ll work:

This role is offered on an annualised hours contract, meaning your total working hours are spread across the year rather than following a fixed weekly schedule. You’ll play a key role in providing cover for annual leave and sickness and supporting during busy periods. You’ll be contracted to work an average of 10 hours per week, depending on service needs and your availability.

We’ll always aim to give you as much notice as possible for your shifts, helping you balance work with your personal commitments. However, there may be occasions where short-notice cover is needed. We’re looking for someone who enjoys flexible working and being part of a supportive team that keeps our service running smoothly.

Why join us?

• Rewarding work: Make a real difference in our service users’ lives, knowing that your efforts can create a lasting impact and enhance their quality of life.
• Training:  We provide a full, in-depth and supportive induction programme along with continuous training and development.
• Supportive environment: Work in an inclusive, 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. Find more information  here .  

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

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.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Health Care Assistant, Care Worker, Residential Care Assistant, Residential Support Worker, Support Worker, Home Care Worker, Home Care Assistant, Domiciliary Care Worker, Community Care Assistant, House Parent and Personal Care Giver.  

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:

Care Assistant Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact View email address on careers.newjob.org.uk

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Kerry-Anne Langfield, Registered Manager on View email address on careers.newjob.org.uk .

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 will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.