Join SDR as a Care Assistant! Location: South Downs Care, Petersfield ✍️ Contract: Permanent Salary: £12.85 per hour (annual review) ⭐ Weekend Rate: £13.35 per hour Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus based on company performance Hours: 2 × 36 hours per week – Nights 1 × 36 hours per week – Days (fixed-term, 3 months) About Us At South Downs Care, we are passionate about delivering personalised, high-quality care in a safe, friendly environment where residents can lead fulfilling lives. We operate two care homes, Downs House and Stroud House, set in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. The Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our team at South Downs Care. If you have a caring nature, strong communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality care, we’d love to hear from you! At South Downs Care, we are guided by our core values: Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility. If you thrive in a supportive environment and want to make a real difference, this is the role for you! What We Offer Career Growth – Ongoing professional training & development Equivalent of 29 Days Holiday – Including bank holidays (pro-rata) Pension Scheme – Available where eligible Supportive Induction & Probation – A structured onboarding experience Strong Management Support – Guidance every step of the way Employee Referral Bonus – Earn £200 each, upon appointment and another £300 each, at the one-year anniversary (T's & C's apply) ✅ Easily Accessible Location – Petersfield is well-connected, with hourly train services from Waterlooville, Havant, and surrounding areas. Who We’re Looking For ✔ Experienced Care Assistant – Previous experience in a care home setting preferred. ✔ Medication Trained – Confident in administering and managing medication ✔ Compassionate & Supportive – A caring, empathetic approach with excellent communication skills ✔ Committed to Quality Care – Upholding high standards and a resident-first mindset ✔ Creative & Resilient – Adaptable, patient, and proactive in delivering exceptional care. Convenient Location We currently welcome staff from Petersfield, Waterlooville, Havant, and surrounding areas. Our Commitment to Inclusion We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use inclusive, gender-neutral language and focus on strengths, potential, and what matters most to the people we support; and our teams. Apply Today! If you are ready to step into a role where your skills, experience, and compassion will make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! Some, but not all, of our group companies hold a UKVI sponsorship licence. Please note that sponsorship availability and eligibility criteria can vary and are dependent on UKVI regulations and licence status. Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) capacity is also very limited, and therefore visa sponsorship cannot be guaranteed. Applicants who require visa sponsorship should be aware that CoS allocation is reviewed very carefully, is subject to strict UKVI conditions, and is not available for all roles. Successful applicants will be required to complete an online Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) following acceptance of an offer.