Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a family-run business as a Senior Care Assistant where you can truly make a difference! This rewarding role involves providing personal care, companionship, and support to clients in their own homes. You'll help with daily tasks, encourage social activities, and mentor new staff. With flexible shifts and opportunities for career development, this position is perfect for experienced care professionals looking to grow in a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive pay, a bonus for referring friends, and a comprehensive benefits package, all while making a positive impact in your community.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement (32p per mile)

Fully funded training up to QCF Level 5

Blue Light care discount package

Company pension scheme

On demand pay

Refer a friend scheme (earn up to £1000)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK.
• Must have a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, companionship, and engagement with clients.
• Assist clients with personal care and mobility.

Skills

Personal Care

Companionship

Medication Administration

Driving

Mentorship

Education

Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Level 3 Qualification (NVQ or equivalent)

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:

• Covering Paignton, Torquay & surrounding areas.
• Click here to view the branch - https://www.agincare.com/home-care/devon/domiciliary-home-care-in-newton...

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy:

• £12.80 per hour (Monday - Friday)
• £13.80 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
• Must have a full UK driving license & access to your own vehicle
• Must be qualified to at least a level 2 in health & social care and be willing to work towards/or have a level 3 qualification(NVQ or equivalent)
• Must be available to work alternate weekends
• Must be flexible with shifts between 7am-10pm

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.

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