Care Assistant – Day Shift Role at Downs House & Stroud House, Petersfield
We 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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