Care Assistant

Agincare Weymouth; Dursley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training and QCF Level 5

Refer-a-Friend scheme – up to £1,000

Blue Light Card discounts

Company pension scheme

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare Weymouth is hiring a Care Assistant to provide high-quality personal care to residents in a Gloucestershire care home. No prior care experience is required as full training is provided, and you will join a supportive team with opportunities for progression and funded qualifications.

The role requires compassion and patience, with a 36-hour week including alternate weekends. Benefits include a refer-a-friend scheme up to £1,000, pension, and on-demand pay.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; full training provided.
• Compassionate, patient and great with people.
• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship not available.
• Previous care experience is stated as required for this role.

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 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

Patient

Team player

Motivated to help others

Job 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)Refer-a-Friend scheme – earn up to £1,000*Up to £12.91 per hourBlue Light Card discountsCompany pension schemeOn-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:

• You don’t need previous care experience. What matters most is your kindness and motivation to help others.
• No experience needed – full training provided
• Compassionate, patient and great with people
• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship)
• Previous experience in care is required for this role
• This position is working 36 hours per week to include alternating weekends

Where you'll be working:

Care Home in Gloucestershire | Care Home Gloucestershire Henlow Court | AgincareCare 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.