Casual Care Assistant HCC625227
| Company: | Hampshire County Council |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £13.75 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Winchester, SO23 8UJ |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 24 Nov 2026 |
Summary
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 care.careers@hants.gov.uk 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.
Essential requirements
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.
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