Job summary
Within our older adults homes, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where our Senior Care Assistants can deliver the exceptional care our residents deserve. 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.

Main duties of the job

• Provide effective leadership: Motivate, train and support care staff through supervision and feedback, leading shifts, care practice monitoring and role modelling excellent standards.
• Support daily living: Help with daily activities including personal care and administering medication, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our residents during the day or at night
• Person-centred care: Tailor your care planning to meet the unique needs of each resident.
• Build relationships: Establish supportive connections with residents, their families, and colleagues.

About us

• 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, youll have the chance to enhance your skills, gain an NVQ Level 3 qualification, 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. Applicants for the Senior Night Care Assistant position will also be required to work night shifts, which attract additional enhancements in line with the same policy.

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

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Desirable

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Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name: Hampshire County Council
Address: Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8UB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Care Careers, care.careers@hants.gov.uk

Details
Date posted: 22 September 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £28,697 to £31,573 a year (actual salary £13,961 - £15,360 per annum)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: F0017-26-0178
Job locations: Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8UB, United Kingdom; Hampshire County Council, Willow Court, Charlton Road, ANDOVER, Hampshire, SP10 3JY, United Kingdom

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.