Employer: The Agincare Group
Job Title: Care Assistant
Location: United Kingdom
Job Type: Part-time & Full-time
Salary: £12.50 – £13.20 an hour
Job Introduction
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 new challenge away from hospitality and retail.
Come and join the Agincare family as a Home Care Assistant.
Pay, Benefits and Career Development
As an Agincare employee you’ll enjoy:
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£12.50 per hour Monday – Friday
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£13.20 per hour Saturday & Sunday
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Mileage – 32p per mile
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Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £1000*
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Outstanding career development
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Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
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Blue Light care discount package
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Company pension scheme
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On demand pay
Shift Patterns and Working Areas
Flexible shift patterns available (on a two week rolling rota):
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Monday 7am to 2pm and 3pm to 10pm
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Tuesday 3pm to 10pm
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Wednesday 7am to 2pm and 3pm to 10pm
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Thursday 3pm to 10pm
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Friday 7am to 2pm and 3pm to 10pm
You must have availability to work alternative weekends.
Areas covered:
SO14, SO15, SO16, SO17, SO19, SO40, SO43 & SO45
It is a requirement that you have a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle for post code areas SO40, SO43 & SO45.
Walking routes are available in postcode areas SO14, SO15 & SO16.
A Day in the Life of a Home Care Assistant
As a Care Assistant, you will help support 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.
What Is Required
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A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
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Driving license and use of own car is required for this role
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No experience necessary – comprehensive training is provided free of charge
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Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature
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A positive & professional team working ethos
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Aligned to company values
About You
You don’t need to have previous experience or qualifications in care. What’s important is being passionate and motivated and wanting to help in the community. If you want job satisfaction and a role where every day is different, the Care Assistant position could be the perfect opportunity.
About Agincare
Agincare is a family run business that has been caring and supporting people since 1986.
With over 4,500 team members, Agincare is one of the UK’s largest care providers and continues to grow, with over 100 locations across England including care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.
Agincare is a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant and is committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. A guaranteed interview or an informal conversation about career opportunities is offered to care leavers.
All care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Equal opportunities are important at Agincare and applications from all are welcomed.
Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions.
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this role, visit the official website for more information — click here to apply now.