Care Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

**Please note:This post is restricted to female applicants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) underSchedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.This is because the role involves providing personal care to women, where it is necessary to preserve their dignity and privacy.**

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced care professional looking for a change?

You may be new to care or looking for a newchallengeaway from hospitality and retail.

Come and join the Agincare family as a Home Care Assistant

Where you'll be working

• Tennyson Court https://www.agincare.com/home-care/extra-care-housing-schemes/tennyson-court/

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

• £12.25 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• Blue Light care discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
• Care experience preferred but not essential
• evening shifts- 4pm to 10pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Saturday

A day in the life of a home care assistant

As a Care Assistant, you will helpsupportour customers in a variety of ways depending on their needs.This could include providing personal care, administering medication, light domestic duties, preparing meals and snacks, shopping and companionship.

About You

You dont need to have previous experience or qualifications in care, whats important is you are passionate and motivated and you want to help in your community.If you want Job Satisfaction and a job where every day is different, our Care Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you.

• Driving license and use of own car is required for this role
• No experience necessary - We provide comprehensive training, free of charge
• Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature
• A positive & professional team working ethos
• Aligned to our company values

About Agincare

Were a family run business that's been caring andsupportingpeople since 1986.

With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and arecommitted to supporting care leavers to live independently.We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• No previous experience or qualifications are required, but a driving license and use of own car are necessary for this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare UK

Taunton

TA1 2FF

Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)