Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a family-run business that has been caring for individuals since 1986 as a Senior Care Assistant. This rewarding role at a welcoming care home involves providing person-centred care, administering medication, and leading social activities. With a commitment to outstanding career development and fully funded training, you will be part of a supportive team dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents. Enjoy competitive pay, a refer-a-friend bonus, and a company pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the community while advancing your career in the care sector.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Outstanding career development

Fully funded training

Blue Light care discount package

Company pension scheme

On demand pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK.
• Experience in providing personal care and support.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents receive personal care including bathing and dressing.
• Administer medication safely and supportively.
• Lead social activities and engage residents.

Skills

Person-centred care

Medication administration

Leadership

Social activity engagement

Education

NVQ Level 2

NVQ Level 3 (preferable)

Job description

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Job Introduction

Are you an experienced care professional looking for a new challenge? Are you looking to use your skill set in a rewarding work environment with our welcoming and specialised support team at Cheriton care home?

Come and join the Agincare family as a Senior Care Assistant

Where you'll be working

• Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/dorset/cheriton-care-home-dorchester/
• Care Quality Commission Rating - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-2116344112

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

• £12.75 per hour
• 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

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
• Night shifts available
• NVQ 2 and preferably working towards a level 3

A day in the life of a Senior Care Assistant

• Person-centred care - You will ensure that residents receive personal care from you and your team including bathing, dressing and oral care within their preferences, and actively promote right to choice and independence
• Review - You will contribute to and carry out care reviews with your residents to ensure their plans reflect their needs.
• Medication - You will administer residents' medication in a safe and supportive and compliant way
• Social Activity - You will lead in and participate in trips out, social engagements and activities within the home.
• Leadership - you may support new starters or existing staff with shadowing and development, and may be called up on to lead the home where more senior managers are not available.

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 our 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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