Care Assistant (Elderly Care)|Petersfield (Hampshire)

Job description

Care Assistant – Day Shift Role at Downs House & Stroud House, PetersfieldWe are recruiting a Care Assistant to join our team at Downs House & Stroud House Residential Care Home in Petersfield.

Downs House is a welcoming 46-bed residential care home providing high-quality, person-centred care for older people in a calm, supportive environment.

Stroud House is a 25-bed residential care home providing specialist elderly residential care, including dedicated support for residents living with complex dementia. We focus on creating a calm and reassuring environment where dignity, comfort and emotional wellbeing are prioritised at all times.

This is a great opportunity for a compassionate Care Assistant who wants to be part of a friendly, stable team where residents are truly known and cared for as individuals.

Whether you are experienced or looking to develop your career in care, this role offers full training and ongoing support.

Location: Downs House & Stroud House, Petersfield

Hours: Days, 24 hours per week

Salary: £13.70 per hour (reviewed annually) + weekend enhancements

Contract: Permanent, Part-time

Your Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, person-centred care

Support residents with personal care and daily living tasks

Assist with mobility, continence care and repositioning where required

Provide reassurance and emotional support to residents

Respond promptly to call bells and resident needs

Monitor resident wellbeing and report any concerns

Support residents who may feel anxious, disoriented or distressed

Complete regular checks and accurate record-keeping

Administer medication safely (where trained)

Maintain a calm, safe and welcoming environment

Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity of care

Uphold safeguarding and infection control standards

Who we are looking for

Kind, caring, and patient individuals

Reliable and responsible team players

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A genuine interest in elderly care

Experience as a Care Assistant (desirable but not essential)

What we offer

£13.70 per hour + weekend enhancements

24 hours per week

139 hours holiday (pro rata)

Full training and ongoing development

Structured induction and onboarding

Supportive management team

Pension scheme (eligibility applies)

Employee referral bonus scheme

DBS check required following offer.

This role is not eligible for employer sponsorship, and applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout employment.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sheet

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English