Senior Care Assistant

Agincare; Torquay; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Agincare, a leading care provider in the UK, seeks a Senior Care Assistant in Torquay. In this role, you will provide essential support and companionship to clients, aiding their health and wellbeing while guaranteeing personal care and helping with daily activities. As a senior member, you will also mentor new staff, contributing to their induction and ensuring a high standard of care.

Benefits

Referral bonus 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

Qualifications

• 1+ years right to work in the UK required.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with health, personal care, and domestic tasks.
• Encourage engagement through social activities and support.
• Administering medications and mentoring new staff.

Skills

Flexible working

Companionship

Personal care

Mobility support

Medication assistance

Mentorship

Education

Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK

QCF Level 5 (fully funded training)

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

• https://www.agincare.com/home-care/extra-care-housing-schemes/extra-care...

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

• £12.25 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
• Flexible working with alternative 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