Overview
Here at Hindson House we provide respite services for adults with learning disabilities or physical disabilities. As a Night Care Assistant, you’ll play a key role in delivering personalised physical and emotional care to the people who stay with us, ensuring their comfort, wellbeing and safety during the night. Join our supportive team and be part of something special, where your dedication and compassion can make a big difference to the lives of others.
IMPORTANT: Due to the remit of this role to provide personal care to vulnerable women, and hence the sensitive nature of the work, only female applicants can be considered for this post, in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1).
Main duties
* Support at night: Help service users with personal care and taking medication
* Provide person-centred care: Each service user is unique, with their own physical, mental, social and emotional needs. You’ll tailor your approach to meet each person’s needs
* Promote independence: Encourage service users to make personal care choices and support their self-care and independence
* Build relationships: Establish supportive connections with service users, their families, and colleagues
What we’re looking for
* Passion and dedication: A genuine desire to help others and make a positive and lasting difference to their lives
* Empathy and compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide emotional support
* Respect and patience: Treat service users with dignity and respect and adapt to their individual needs calmly, even in challenging situations
* Attentiveness: Strong observational skills to monitor mental and physical health during the night and to respond quickly and appropriately to verbal and non‑verbal signs
* Working independently: Comfortable working with minimal supervision, assessing and evaluating situations during the night and deciding how to respond
About us
* Rewarding work: Make a real difference in our service users’ lives, knowing your efforts improve their quality of life
* Training: A full, in-depth and supportive induction programme along with continuous training and development
* Supportive environment: An inclusive, friendly, collaborative team
* Professional growth: Ongoing development opportunities to enhance your skills and progress in the care sector
* Employee support: Access to Health Assured’s Employee Assistance Programme for physical and mental wellbeing
* Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
For this role you’ll be required to work nights, weekends and bank holidays; enhancements will be paid in line with the HCC salary policy.
To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.
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.
Details
* Date posted: 29 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Other
* Salary: £25,186 to £26,244 a year actual salary £13,613 - £14,184 per annum
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part-time
* Reference number: F0017-25-0082
* Job locations: Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8UB; Hindson House, Basingstoke, RG23 8EA
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Candidate Pack for further information and details regarding this role.
Person Specification – Qualifications
* Please refer to the Candidate Pack for further information and details regarding this role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and any necessary DBS disclosure checks will be carried out.
Employer details
* Employer: Hampshire County Council
* Address: Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8UB
* Employer's website: https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs
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