Care assistant

Bidvane; Poole; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded training up to QCF Level 5

Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000

Blue Light Card discounts

Company pension scheme

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare in Poole is seeking a Care Assistant to provide compassionate personal care, support residents with daily living, and assist with social activities across days and nights. No prior experience is required as full training is provided; 36-hour weeks with alternate weekends.

The role centres on dignity, independence and well-being within a supportive team, with progression and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training provided.
• Must have at least 12 months' right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Kind and compassionate

Good with people

Job description

Care Assistant role at Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home, one of the care homes run by Agincare, a large UK care provider. The work centres on personal care, medication administration and supporting residents with daily living and social activities. Shifts of 36 hours a week cover days and nights, including alternate weekends. No prior experience is needed, as full training is given, but the role requires at least 12 months' right to work in the UK, since sponsorship is not offered.

What the job involves

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

Skills & knowledge

• Kind and compassionate
• Good with people

Checks & eligibility

• Minimum 12 months' right to work in the UK

Other

• Able to work alternate weekends

What’s offered

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