Care Assistant

Agincare; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funding for training

42 hours/week

Weekend shifts

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Hourly rate up to £12.76

Blue Light Card

Pension

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare Derby is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to provide high-quality personal care to residents in a warm, supportive setting.

No prior care experience is required, as full training is provided to help you develop the skills you need. You will work 42 hours per week, including alternating weekends, at an hourly rate up to £12.76, with benefits like pension and on-demand pay.

Qualifications

• No care experience required; full training provided.
• Compassionate, patient, and great with people.
• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK; sponsorship not available.

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

Compassion

Patience

People skills

Job description

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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)
• 42 hours per week to include alternating weekends
• Days and nights currently available
• Refer-a-Friend scheme – earn up to £1,000*
• Up to £12.76 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:
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)

Whether you’re listening to residents’ wonderful life stories, helping with daily routines, or simply being a friendly face that brightens their day, you’ll be making a real difference to their lives.

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.