Care Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birtley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training up to QCF level

Career development

Flexible contracts

Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000)

Blue Light care discount package

Company pension

On demand pay

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a Home Care Assistant to support clients in their own homes, helping with daily routines, personal care, meals and companionship. The role involves flexible, weekend shifts and no prior care experience is required as full training is provided.

Work is home-based with a focus on dignity and independence. You will receive funded training up to QCF level 5, career development opportunities and a range of employee benefits, including refer-a-friend incentives and pension

Qualifications

• No previous care experience or qualifications required.
• Right to work in the UK with at least 12 months remaining.
• Flexible to work alternating weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people with daily routines, including household tasks and personal care.
• Helping people with medication
• Helping with shopping, preparing nutritious meals and making drinks
• Providing companionship, a listening ear and friendly conversation

Skills

Compassionate approach

People skills

Team oriented

Job description

Home Care Assistant post with Agincare linked to Sumners Farm. The work is supporting people in their own homes with daily routines, personal care, medication and companionship, including shopping and meals. It is home-based care with alternating weekend working, and no previous care experience or qualifications are needed as training is provided. Visa sponsorship is not available, so candidates need at least 12 months remaining on their right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Supporting people with daily routines, including household tasks and personal care
• Helping people with medication
• Helping with shopping, preparing nutritious meals and making drinks
• Providing companionship, a listening ear and friendly conversation

Qualifications

• No previous care experience or qualifications needed

Skills & knowledge

• A warm, caring and compassionate approach to supporting others
• Strong people skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships
• A supportive, professional and team-focused mindset

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK with at least 12 months remaining

Other

• Flexibility to work alternating weekends

What’s offered

• Fully funded professional training and qualifications up to QCF level 5
• Career development
• Flexible contracts
• Refer a friend scheme, earn up to £1000
• Blue Light care discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay