At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clients with personal care, meals, and social activities while promoting independence.
- Company: Join Agincare, a family-run business dedicated to making a difference in people's lives.
- Benefits: Earn £12.70-£13.20 per hour, enjoy flexible shifts, and access fully funded training.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent career growth opportunities and a commitment to equal opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while developing your career in care.
- Qualifications: 12 months of care experience, NVQ 2 preferred, and a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 12.7 - 12.7 £ per hour.
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.
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
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.
Senior Care Assistant - £12.7 - £13.2 An Hour in Hampshire employer: Agincare
Agincare is an exceptional employer that prioritises compassion and community impact, making it a fulfilling place to work as a Care Assistant. With fully funded professional training, flexible contracts, and a supportive work culture, employees are empowered to grow their careers while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Additionally, Agincare's commitment to inclusivity and support for care leavers and the Armed Forces community further enhances its reputation as a caring and progressive workplace.
