Casual Care Assistant

Job description

Join our friendly and supportive team as a Casual Care Assistant supporting our residential care homes for older adults.
Looking for a role that offers flexibility, variety and the chance to make a real difference? We're looking for Care Assistants to join our pool of Casual Workers, supporting residential care homes across Hampshire.
Working through Connect2Hampshire , Hampshire County Council's managed temporary staffing provider, you'll have the flexibility to choose when you're available to work, while becoming a valued part of the teams you support.
Whether you're looking to fit work around other commitments, supplement your income, or enjoy a better work-life balance, this role offers the opportunity to use your catering skills in a rewarding environment.
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.
Why join us?
• Flexible working that fits around you - choose when you're available and accept shifts that work for your lifestyle.
• Become a familiar and valued member of the teams you support , building relationships with colleagues and residents.
• Competitive hourly rates , including enhancements for Sunday and bank holiday working where applicable.
• Variety in your role , with opportunities to work in one or more of our residential care homes across Hampshire and gain valuable experience.
• Access to training and support to help you succeed in the role.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of older adults every day.
Employment Information
This position is offered through Connect2Hampshire , Hampshire County Council's managed service provider for temporary staffing. Successful applicants will be employed by Connect2Hampshire and assigned to work within Hampshire County Council residential care homes on a casual basis.
Ready to apply?
To apply, please send your CV to or click to apply.
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.