Job title: General Assistant (Adults’ Health and Care) HCC611883
Company: Hampshire County Council
Job description: Job Details:
Salary Range: £22,737 – £23,058 pro-rata, per annum plus enhancements for Sunday and Bank Holiday working
Work Location: Hawthorne Court, Sarisbury Green
Hours per week: Full and Part Time Hours available
Contract type: Permanent
Closing Date: 31st December 2023
Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, therefore the advert may close early.
The Role:
Choosing a career with HCC Care means joining one of our friendly, committed and supportive teams, as well as being part of the largest care provider in Hampshire. You’ll have access to a wealth of rewarding career choices, whatever your skills and experience.
Our homes provide the right environment for you to deliver the high levels of care and support we all strive for. As a General Assistant supporting the everyday running of the home, you’ll have kitchen, domestic and laundry duties as well as some caring responsibilities which involve interacting with our residents and assisting them with their food and drink.
Our residents are at the heart of everything we do. If you think you could make a positive contribution and can demonstrate empathy, an understanding of their needs and a likeminded approach, we’d love to hear from you.
Whether you’re new to care or already have some experience, you’ll be well supported in this role with access to first-class induction training, on-going personal development to ensure our care practices are always up to date and exciting progression opportunities.
This role does involve some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid.
Full COVID-19 vaccination status is no longer required as a condition of employment but being fully vaccinated is strongly encouraged.
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.
Values Based Recruitment
We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate the 4 core values we hold in your application.
The 4 core values are:
- Person Centred: Has a person centred and strengths-based approach that empowers service users and carers to live independent lives.
- Resilience: Successfully manages change and develops and maintains their wellbeing and resilience.
- Accountable: Takes responsibility for work, actions and development; and acknowledges individual and shared accountability.
- Works Together: Builds supportive internal and external working relationships through positive communication and constructive feedback.
Additional Information:
We believe in rewarding our staff for their commitment to delivering essential public services with an extensive range of benefits.
We want to help you strive to be the best you can be, and to enjoy serving Hampshire with purpose and pride.
With a work-life balance, Travel discounts and more – as a valued Hampshire County Council employee.
More information about the role can be found in the
Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Check.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Please contact us via email at for any further information. If you’d like us to call you back, please include your contact details.
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
Expected salary: £22737 – 23058 per year
Location: Southampton
Job date: Sat, 02 Dec 2023 06:50:51 GMT
