Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A family-run care provider is seeking a Home Care Assistant in Paignton. This role involves supporting customers with personal care, medication administration, and companionship. Ideal candidates should have a caring nature and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends. No prior experience is necessary as comprehensive training will be provided. Enjoy competitive pay rates, excellent career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

£12.50 per hour Monday - Friday

£13.50 per hour Saturday & Sunday

Mileage - 32p per mile

Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000

Outstanding career development

Fully funded training up to QCF level 5

Blue Light care discount package

Company pension scheme

On demand pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months right to work.
• Full valid UK driving license & access to a vehicle required.
• Availability for alternate weekends and shifts between 7am-10pm.
• No experience necessary, comprehensive training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support customers in terms of personal care, medication, and companionship.
• Help with light domestic duties and meal preparation.

Skills

Good people skills

Empathy

Caring and compassionate nature

Positive team working ethos

Job 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.

Home Care Assistant

Where you'll be working

Covering Paignton, Torquay & surrounding area

Click here to find out about the service - https://www.agincare.com/home-care/devon/domiciliary-home-care-in-newton-abbot/

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

• £12.50 per hour Monday - Friday
• £13.50 per hour Saturday & Sunday
• Mileage - 32p per mile
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• Blue Light care discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

What is required from you?

• Minimum 12 months right to work
• Must hold a full valid UK driving license & have access to your own vehicle
• Must be available to work alternate weekends
• Must be available to work shifts between 7am-10pm
• Driving license and use of own car is required for this role
• No experience necessary – we provide comprehensive training, free of charge

A day in the life of a home care assistant

As a Care Assistant, you will help support our customers in a variety of ways depending on their needs. This could include providing personal care, administering medication, light domestic duties, preparing meals and snacks, shopping and companionship.

About You

You don't need to have previous experience or qualifications in care, what's important is you are passionate and motivated and you want to help in your community. If you want Job Satisfaction and a job where every day is different, our Care Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you.

• Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature
• A positive & professional team working ethos
• Aligned to our company values

About Agincare

We're a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, we're one of the UK's largest care providers and are 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