Care Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded training up to QCF Level 5

36-hour day-shift contract

Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000

Blue Light Card discounts

Company pension scheme

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare is recruiting for a Care Assistant at Cordelia House Care Home in Fareham. The role focuses on personal care, medication administration, and supporting residents with daily living and social activities.

No prior experience is required as full training is provided, with a 36-hour day-shift contract and alternate weekends on offer. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for 12 months, as visa sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training provided.
• Funded training up to QCF Level 5

Responsibilities

• Give personal care and support to residents
• Administer and record medication
• Help residents with daily living activities
• Support social activities and engagement
• Promote residents' dignity, independence and well-being
• Deliver person-centred care as part of a team

Skills

Kind and compassionate

Job description

A Care Assistant post at Cordelia House Care Home, a residential home run by Agincare. The work centres on personal care, medication administration and supporting residents with daily living and social activities. No prior experience is needed because full training is given, and a 36-hour day-shift contract is available alongside alternate weekend working. Applicants need at least 12 months' right to work in the UK, as no visa sponsorship is offered.

What the job involves

• Give personal care and support to residents
• Administer and record medication
• Help residents with daily living activities
• Support social activities and engagement
• Promote residents' dignity, independence and well-being
• Deliver person-centred care as part of a team

Experience

• No prior experience required, as full training is provided

Skills & knowledge

• Kind, compassionate and good with people

Checks & eligibility

• At least 12 months' right to work in the UK, with no visa sponsorship

Other

• Able to work alternate weekends

What’s offered

• Funded training up to QCF Level 5
• 36-hour day-shift contract available
• Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay