Job summary
About the Home: Oaklands House Care Centre, Allington Lane, West End, Southampton, SO30 3HP 78 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home CQC Rating Good Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk About the role Care Assistant Full time - 33 hours per week - day & night shift on rotation Alternate weekends required Experience in a care home is required for this role £13.45 per hour What will Care UK Offer you? Blue Light Discount Card Holiday & days out discounts Long service awards Recognition programme And much more! We are looking for a compassionate care assistant to support residents in their everyday lives. If you are passionate about making a difference in peoples lives, Care UK will offer a supportive and nurturing environment to grow, both professionally and personally. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each others cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Care UK is the perfect place for you.
Main duties of the job
The role of a Care Assistant at OLYMPUS OPCO LTD involves working full time, 33 hours per week, on a rotating schedule that includes both day and night shifts and requires alternate weekend work. The primary duty is to support residents in their daily lives in a 78-bedded residential, nursing, and dementia home rated 'Good' by CQC and scoring 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk. Essential for this role is prior experience in a care home setting. The job offers a competitive pay rate of £13.45 per hour, along with other benefits such as a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme. Care UK is committed to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for its employees, emphasizing diversity and inclusivity, and welcomes individuals who are empathetic, respectful, and possess a growth mindset.
About us
OLYMPUS OPCO LTD is responsible for managing Oaklands House Care Centre located in Southampton. The centre is a 78-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care home, known for its high standards as evidenced by its score of 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk and a 'Good' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The organisation prides itself on providing care that is compassionate and supportive, aiming to enhance the quality of life for residents. It is dedicated to being a diverse and inclusive employer, promoting values that celebrate different cultures, beliefs, and experiences. Employees at OLYMPUS OPCO LTD benefit from a range of perks, including discount cards, service awards, and recognition programmes, reinforcing their commitment to professional and personal growth.
Details
- Date posted: 08 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.45 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1524808720
- Job locations: OLYMPUS OPCO LTD, Southampton, SO30 3HP, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
About the Home:
- Oaklands House Care Centre, Allington Lane, West End, Southampton, SO30 3HP
- 78 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
- CQC Rating – Good
- Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk
About the role
- Care Assistant
- Full time - 33 hours per week - day & night shift on rotation
- Alternate weekends required
- Experience in a care home is required for this role
- £13.45 per hour
What will Care UK Offer you?
- Blue Light Discount Card
- Holiday & days out discounts
- Long service awards
- Recognition programme
- And much more!
We are looking for a compassionate care assistant to support residents in their everyday lives. If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, Care UK will offer a supportive and nurturing environment to grow, both professionally and personally.
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Care UK is the perfect place for you.
It would be great to hear from you!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in a care home is required for the Care Assistant role.
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