Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Agincare Group is seeking passionate individuals to join their team as Home Care Assistants. This role involves supporting customers in various ways, including personal care and companionship. Flexible shifts are available, and no prior experience is required as training will be provided. The company values empathy and a positive working ethos, making this an ideal opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Benefits

Mileage compensation of 32p per mile

Fully funded training up to QCF level 5

Company pension scheme

On demand pay

Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £1000

Qualifications

• Driving license and use of own car required.
• No experience necessary; comprehensive training provided free of charge.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support as per individual customer needs.
• Responsible for light domestic duties and companionship.

Skills

Good people skills

Empathy

Caring nature

Professional 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.

Come and join the Agincare family as a Home Care Assistant

Where you'll be working

• Poole and the surrounding areas such as, Hamworthy, Upton, Parkstone, Talbot, Canford Heath & Broadstone.
• Care Quality Commission rating - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-134638765

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*
• 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
• Driving license and use of own car is required for this role.
• Must be available for flexible shifts between 7am-10pm, this will also include alternate weekends.
• Reablement nights available - 10pm-7am shifts, covering BCP area's.

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.

• Driving license and use of own car is required for this role
• No experience necessary - We provide comprehensive training, free of charge
• 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

PLSP

Application Deadline: 03/07/2025

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