Companion

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC619365
Salary Range: £24,027 - £24,348 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £4,870 - £4,935 per annum)
Work Location: Hawthorne Court, Sarisbury Green
Hours per week: 7.5
Contract Type: Permanent  
Closing Date: 5 January 2025

The Role:

Our homes provide the right environment for you to deliver the outstanding care our residents deserve. As a Companion, you’ll enjoy being able to shape your own role, working closely with residents to find out how you can support them best, both individually and in groups.  Each of our residents is unique and you’ll establish meaningful relationships to ensure they enjoy a safe, comfortable environment.

What you’ll do:

• Support with meaningful activities: Help organise and participate in group activities, encouraging physical, mental and social stimulation. 
• Support with nutrition and hydration: Help during meal times with serving and assisting residents as needed.
• Promote Independence: Encourage residents to make personal care choices and support their self-care and independence.
• Access the community: Support residents to access the community through attending medical appointments or taking them shopping or to the library. 

What we’re looking for:
No experience necessary – we provide all the training you need to be a great Companion. What’s more important to us is that you have the right values, skills and motivations to provide high quality care and an understanding of the emotional and social needs of older people. 

• Passion and Dedication: A genuine desire to help others and make a difference.
• Empathy and Compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide emotional support.
• Respect and Patience: Treat residents with dignity and adapt to their individual needs.
• Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Team Player: Enjoy working closely with others to provide high-quality care.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the role, team and our values.  The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about.  Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

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 a 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, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector. 
• Competitive Benefits Package: Find more information here.

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.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Care Assistant, Carer, Customer Services, Care Giver, Disability Support Professional, Companionship Specialist, Family Care Coordinator, Personal Care Assistant

Values Based Recruitment:

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application.  For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.

Additional Information:

Find out more about Working with us in Adults’ Health and Care, including our benefits and the recruitment process. 

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, please contact care.careers@hants.gov.uk 

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Oladunni Bello, Registered Manager on oladunni.bello@hants.gov.uk