Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a family-run company dedicated to making a difference in people's lives as a Senior Care Assistant. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential support and companionship to clients, assisting with personal care, meals, and mobility. Enjoy competitive pay rates and outstanding career development opportunities, including fully funded training. With a commitment to equal opportunities, this innovative firm values your contributions and offers a supportive environment. If you're passionate about care and ready to make a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement (32p per mile)

Company pension scheme

On demand pay

Fully funded training

Refer a friend scheme

Blue Light care discount package

Outstanding career development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience in care.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support for clients.
• Assist with meals and domestic tasks.
• Encourage social activities and engagement.

Skills

Personal Care

Health and Wellbeing Support

Medication Administration

Mentorship

Flexible Shift Availability

Education

NVQ Level 2

Working towards NVQ Level 3

Job description

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Job Introduction

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced care professional looking for a change?

Come and join the Agincare family as a Senior Care Assistant

Where you'll be working

• Andover also covering, Winchester, Tidworth, Ludgershall & Stockbridge
• Care Quality Commission rating - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-2095185419

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

• £12.70 per hour - Monday - Friday
• £13.20 per hour - Saturday & Sunday
• Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
• Mileage 32p per mile
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
• Blue Light care discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• NVQ 2 and preferable working towards a level 3
• Full time availability of 40 hours per week.
• Must be available for flexible shifts between 7am-10pm, also must be able to work alternate weekends

A day in the life of a Senior Home Care Assistant

• Health and Wellbeing - You will provide support, companionship, conversation and engagement with your clients
• Personal care - You will support your clients with bathing, dressing and oral care
• Meals and domestic tasks - You will help the client to prepare and eat healthy meals, snacks and beverages. You will assist in light cleaning tasks
• Mobility - You will support the client with moving around their home to enable them to live as independently as possible.
• Social activities - You will encourage and support with trips out, social engagements and activities in the client's home
• Medication - You will prompt, assist or administer medications and creams
• Mentorship - As a senior care assistant you will support new staff in their induction period and mentor them
• Spot checks - You will occasionally carry out spot checks and supervisions as directed by your Registered Manager

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& 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

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