About this role
Job summary
Within our older adults homes, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where our Companions can deliver the exceptional care our residents deserve. You'll have the opportunity to shape your own role, providing support and companionship to our residents, working closely with individuals and groups to find out how you can support them best.
Main duties of the job
What you'll do:
Support with meaningful activities: Help organise and participate in a range of activities, encouraging physical, mental and social stimulation.Enable access to the community: Accompany residents to medical appointments, take them shopping, to the library, or other venues that interest them.Support daily living: Assist residents with nutrition, hydration and personal care, ensuring their comfort, wellbeing and safety.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.
About us
Why join 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 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, youll 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.
This role involves some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.
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.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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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 https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)