Care Assistant - Female Only - Driver Only

The Methodist Church in Britain; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training up to QCF level

Flexible contracts

Refer a friend scheme

Mileage paid

Blue Light care discount package

Company pension

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare's home care service is recruiting Home Care Assistants, with no previous care experience needed and training funded. The work centres on supporting clients in their own homes with personal care, daily routines, meals, medication and companionship. A full UK driving licence and access to a car are required.

There is a genuine occupational requirement for female applicants. The package includes fully funded training up to QCF level 5, flexible contracts, mileage paid at 32p per mile, a

Qualifications

• Warm, caring and compassionate approach to supporting others.
• Strong people skills and ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Supportive, professional and team-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with daily routines, including personal care.
• Help with medication.
• Support with household tasks.
• Help with shopping and prepare nutritious meals.
• Provide companionship and a listening ear.

Skills

Warm, caring approach

People skills

Team-focused mindset

Job description

Agincare's home care service is recruiting Home Care Assistants, with no previous care experience needed and training funded. The work centres on supporting clients in their own homes with personal care, daily routines, meals, medication and companionship. The post is restricted to female applicants as a genuine occupational requirement, and it needs a full UK driving licence and access to a car. Visa sponsorship is not available, so applicants need at least 12 months of right to work remaining.

What the job involves

• Support clients with daily routines, including personal care
• Help with medication
• Support with household tasks
• Help with shopping and prepare nutritious meals
• Provide companionship and a listening ear

Experience

• No previous care experience required

Skills & knowledge

• Warm, caring and compassionate approach to supporting others
• Strong people skills and ability to build meaningful relationships
• Supportive, professional and team-focused mindset

Checks & eligibility

• At least 12 months remaining on right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence and access to own car

Other

• Female applicant only (genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1, Equality Act 2010)
• Flexibility to work alternating weekends

What’s offered

• Fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5)
• Flexible contracts to work around you
• Refer a friend scheme with rewards of up to £1000
• Mileage paid at 32p per mile
• Blue Light care discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay