Care Assistant

Bidvane; Cirencester; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

QCF Level 5 training

Career development

Refer-a-Friend £1,000

Blue Light Card discounts

Company pension

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a Care Assistant for its care home team at Paternoster House. The role focuses on residents' personal care, daily routines, medication support and companionship.

Full-time and part-time contracts are offered, with training up to QCF Level 5 and opportunities for career development. Applicants need at least 12 months' right to work in the UK; sponsorship is unavailable and you must be able to work alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient and good with people.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents.
• Assist with medication administration and recording.
• Support residents with daily living activities and routines.
• Build relationships with residents and provide companionship.
• Encourage residents' participation in activities, hobbies and social engagement.
• Promote residents' dignity, independence and well-being.
• Work with the care team to provide person-centred care.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Good with people

Job description

The Care Assistant post is part of Agincare's care home team at Paternoster House. The work centres on residents' personal care, daily routines, medication support and companionship. Days are currently available, with full-time and part-time contracts offered. Applicants need at least 12 months' right to work in the UK; sponsorship is unavailable, and alternate-weekend working is required.

What the job involves

• Provide personal care and support to residents
• Assist with medication administration and recording
• Support residents with daily living activities and routines
• Build relationships with residents and provide companionship
• Encourage residents' participation in activities, hobbies and social engagement
• Promote residents' dignity, independence and well-being
• Work with the care team to provide person-centred care

What’s required

Experience

• No previous care experience required

Skills & knowledge

• Compassionate, patient and good with people

Checks & eligibility

• At least 12 months' right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is unavailable

Other

• Able to work alternate weekends

What’s offered

• Fully funded training and qualifications up to QCF Level 5
• Career development
• Refer-a-Friend scheme offering up to £1,000
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay