Care Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Warmley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training up to QCF Level

Career development

Refer-a-Friend scheme, earn up to £1,0

Blue Light Card discounts

Company pension scheme

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare operates Grevill House, a care home seeking a Care Assistant to provide compassionate personal care, assist with medications, and support residents in daily routines. The role emphasizes companionship and wellbeing, with opportunities to engage residents in activities and social events.

Applicants should have prior care experience, be eligible to work in the UK for 12 months, and be willing to alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous care assistant experience
• Right to work in the UK for at least 12 months
• Able to work alternate weekends

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care and support to residents
• Assist with medication administration and recording
• Support residents with daily living activities and routines
• Build meaningful relationships and provide companionship
• Promote residents' dignity, independence and well-being
• Help enrich residents' lives through activities, hobbies and social engagement
• Work as part of a caring team to deliver person-centred care

Skills

Compassion and patience

Good with people

Job description

Care Assistant post at Grevill House, a care home run by Agincare. The work centres on personal care, medication administration and recording, support with daily routines, and enriching residents' lives through activities and companionship. Days are available within a 36-hour week that includes alternating weekends, and training is fully funded. Previous care assistant experience and at least 12 months' right to work in the UK are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Provide high-quality personal care and support to residents
• Assist with medication administration and recording
• Support residents with daily living activities and routines
• Build meaningful relationships and provide companionship
• Promote residents' dignity, independence and well-being
• Help enrich residents' lives through activities, hobbies and social engagement
• Work as part of a caring team to deliver person-centred care

What’s required

Experience

• Previous experience working as a care assistant

Skills & knowledge

• Compassion and patience
• Good with people

Checks & eligibility

• Right to work in the UK for at least 12 months

Other

• Able to work alternate weekends

What’s offered

• Fully funded training and qualifications up to QCF Level 5
• Career development
• Refer-a-Friend scheme, earn up to £1,000
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay