Care Assistant

Agincare; Farnham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Care Assistant to work in Farnham, Surrey. In this rewarding role, you will provide vital support to residents through personal care, companionship, and assistance with daily tasks. The position offers £12.25 per hour, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career advancement. Flexible working hours are available, including full-time and bank positions. Ideal candidates should have at least 12 months of care sector experience. Join a family-run business that has been dedicated to quality care since 1986.

Benefits

£12.25 per hour

Refer a friend scheme up to £1000

Fully funded training to QCF level 5

Company pension scheme

On demand pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months of experience in the care sector required.
• Full UK driving license and own vehicle necessary for Bank Care Assistant role.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and support to residents.
• Assist with personal care tasks such as washing and dressing.
• Administer or assist with medication as needed.
• Support residents with meal preparation and healthy eating.
• Carry out light cleaning tasks to maintain hygiene.
• Assist with mobility to promote independent living.
• Engage residents in social activities and outings.

Skills

Companionship

Personal care

Medication assistance

Meal support

Light cleaning

Mobility support

Social engagement

Job description

This is a rewarding role as a Care Assistant with Agincare Homes Holdings, a family-run business that has been providing care and support since 1986. You will be working in a care home in Farnham, Surrey, where you can make a real difference in the lives of the residents. The role offers competitive pay, excellent career development opportunities, and a range of benefits.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing companionship, personal care, medication assistance, meal support, and light cleaning tasks to help residents maintain their independence and quality of life. You will also participate in social activities and outings to enrich the residents' experience. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers and offers a guaranteed interview to those who qualify.

About us

Agincare Homes Holdings is one of the UK's largest care providers, with over 4,500 team members and more than 100 locations across England. They offer a range of care services, including care and nursing homes, home care, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in care. Agincare is a family-run business that has been caring for and supporting people since 1986.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced care professional looking for a change?

You may be new to care or looking for a new challenge away from hospitality and retail.

Come and join the Agincare family as a Care Assistant

Where you'll be working

Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/surrey/tilford-care-and-nursing-home/

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy:

• £12.25 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme up to£1000*
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
• Experience within the care sector is required for this role.
• Care Assistant @ 42 hours per week to work from 8am to 8pm to include working alternative weekends
• For non-drivers a minibus collection and drop off service is available which covers Farnham, Linford, Bordon, Petersfield and Portsmouth train stations
• Bank Care Assistant with the flexibility to work day, night and weekend shifts as and when required
• For the bank role you are required to have a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle to get to and from work as Tilford care home is situated in a remote location with no public transport routes

A day in the life of a Care Assistant

• Companionship - Providing support, companionship, communication and engagement
• Personal care-supporting with a wash bath or shower and supporting the client with dressing and oral care.
• Medication-Prompting, assisting or administering medications and creams.
• Meals Supporting the client with healthy meals, snacks and beverages.
• Domestic tasks- light cleaning tasks.
• Mobility - Supporting the client to live as independently as possible with their mobility.
• Social activities- Trips out, social engagements and activities within the home.

About Agincare

Were a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.

With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and is continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently.We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions

Person Specification

Qualifications

• You will need at least 12 months of experience working in the care sector. A full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle is required for the Bank Care Assistant role, as the care home is in a remote location with limited public transportation.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.