1 month contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
A compassionate and dedicated Nursing Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is required to join the team at Emsworth House a residential and nursing provision supporting older adults in Hampshire.
The role involves providing high-quality personal and emotional care maintaining dignity and independence and contributing to the wellbeing and daily comfort of residents.
The postholder will work within a multidisciplinary team supporting up to 52 residents and acting as a key worker for a small group ensuring their care needs and preferences are consistently met.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Provide person-centred care and support to residents in line with individual care plans.
Support residents with personal care hygiene dressing mobility and mealtime assistance while promoting dignity and independence.
Act as a key worker for 36 residents maintaining close relationships and monitoring wellbeing.
Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any concerns to senior staff.
Assist with daily household duties including cleaning laundry and maintaining a safe comfortable environment.
Support residents in participating in meaningful activities and community outings.
Communicate effectively with residents relatives colleagues and healthcare professionals.
Observe and adhere to safeguarding confidentiality infection control and health and safety standards.
Follow moving and handling procedures and use appropriate equipment (e.g. hoists glide sheets).
Contribute to the emotional and social wellbeing of residents through patience empathy and understanding.
Skills/Experience:
Previous experience in adult residential or nursing care (older persons preferred).
Knowledge of personal care routines infection control and safeguarding.
Patience empathy and strong communication skills.
Ability to record and report information accurately.
Understanding of dignity respect and person-centred principles.
Physically able to assist with moving and handling tasks (training provided).
Team player with the ability to work flexibly under supervision.
Awareness of residents emotional and social needs including those with dementia or complex health conditions.
Additional Information:
Location: Emsworth House Hampshire.
Client: Hampshire County Council Adult Services.
Start Date: 13/09/2025 End Date: 31/10/2025 (potential extension).
Enhanced DBS required.
Previous experience in adult residential or nursing care (older persons preferred). Knowledge of personal care routines infection control and safeguarding. Patience empathy and strong communication skills. Ability to record and report information accurately. Understanding of dignity respect and person-centred principles. Physically able to assist with moving and handling tasks (training provided). Team player with the ability to work flexibly under supervision. Awareness of residents emotional and social needs including those with dementia or complex health conditions.