Care Assistant

NHS Jobs; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training

36 hours per week

Refer-a-Friend up to £1,000

On-demand pay

Blue Light Card discounts

Company pension

Job summary

Agincare is hiring a Care Assistant to provide high-quality personal care and support to residents at our Cheltenham care home. No prior experience is required, as fully funded training and career development are provided.

Role involves 36 hours per week with alternating weekends, and benefits include pension, refer-a-friend scheme up to £1,000, on-demand pay, and Blue Light Card discounts. Apply to start making a difference today.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care assistant role is required.
• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK; sponsorship not available.
• Able to work alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care and support to residents.
• Assist with medication administration and recording.
• Support residents with daily living activities and routines.
• Build meaningful relationships and provide companionship.
• Help enrich residents' lives through activities, hobbies, and social engagement.
• Promote residents' dignity, independence and well-being.
• Work as part of a caring team to deliver outstanding person-centred care.

Skills

Compassionate

People skills

Job description

Package Description

A career where your kindness could brighten someone's day Join our care home team as a Care Assistant and make a real difference in residents lives while building a rewarding career in care, no experience necessary. All you need is compassion and the right to work in the UK. We'll provide fully funded training and excellent career development to help you grow. And the best part? You’ll get just as much back, the gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you, plus:

You’ll receive

• Outstanding career development with fully funded training and qualifications (up to QCF Level 5)
• 36 hours per week to include alternating weekends
• Refer-a-Friend scheme earn up to £1,000*
• Up to £12.91 per hour
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay

The role of a Care Assistant

Provide high-quality personal care and support to residents. Assist with medication administration and recording. Support residents with daily living activities and routines. Build meaningful relationships and provide companionship. Help enrich residents' lives through activities, hobbies, and social engagement. Promote residents' dignity, independence, and well-being. Work as part of a caring team to deliver outstanding person-centred care.

About you

• Compassionate, patient and great with people
• Previous experience working as a care assistant is required for this role
• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship)
• Able to work alternate weekends

Where you'll be working

Click here to view the care home: Care & Nursing Home in Cheltenham Gloucester | Grevill House | Agincare

Quality Commission Rating: 'Good'

About us

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the country’s leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are also regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.