Care Assistant - Drivers Only

Agincare; Witney; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 19,975; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mileage reimbursement

Comprehensive training

Career development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Blue Light care discount package

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Home Care Assistant to support clients with personal care, medication administration, and companionship in Witney. Both full and part-time hours are available, with comprehensive training provided. Ideal candidates should have good people skills, a positive working ethos, and the flexibility to work shifts between 7am and 10pm. A driving license and use of a car are essential. Benefits include competitive pay, mileage reimbursement, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• No experience necessary; comprehensive training will be provided.
• Must have a driving license and use of own car.
• Minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and companionship to clients.
• Administer medication and assist with light domestic duties.
• Prepare meals and maintain a supportive environment.

Skills

Good people skills

Empathy

Caring and compassionate nature

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Package Description Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make an impact in the lives of others? If you have a kind and caring attitude and a willingness to make a difference, come and join our Agincare team based in Oxford, meet our wonderful clients and build relationships to cherish.

Full and part time hours available. You must hold a full driving license and use of your own car for this role.

Role summary

Day in the life of a Home Care Assistant: As a Care Assistant, you will help support our clients 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. Your most profound impact comes from the simple, everyday moments of connection, companionship and kindness you bring to those you care for. We structure our rounds to keep travel within a small, manageable area, allowing you to develop strong, long-term relationships with your clients. There may be occasional instances where you’ll need to travel a bit further.

Salary and benefits

• £14.00 per hour Monday - Friday
• £14.50 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

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 role where every day is different, our Home Care Assistant position could be the perfect opportunity for you.

• 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
• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
• Driving license and use of own car is required for this role
• Flexibility to cover shift patterns between 7am - 10pm

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 care and 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 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.

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