Senior Care AssistantNHS
Job summary
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 As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £12.90 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 Multiple shifts available 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.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Care Assistant at Agincare UK is a role for experienced care professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients. The role involves providing support, companionship, and care to clients, assisting with personal care, meals, and domestic tasks. Senior Care Assistants are responsible for supporting the client's mobility and involvement in social activities. Additionally, they assist with medication management and mentor new staff. Agincare offers several employee benefits, including a competitive hourly rate, a refer-a-friend scheme, career development opportunities, fully funded training, a care discount package, a company pension scheme, and on-demand pay. Applicants must have at least 12 months of right to work in the UK. Agincare is a family-run business with extensive experience in providing care and support services across the UK since 1986. They are committed to supporting care leavers and ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates.
Job description
Package Description: 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 aSenior Care Assistant
Where you'll be working
- https://www.agincare.com/home-care/extra-care-housing-schemes/tennyson-court/
As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
- £12.90 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
- Multiple shifts available
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
Were a family run business thats been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs 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
About us
Agincare UK is a prominent social care provider in the UK, renowned for its dedication to delivering high-quality care services since 1986. As a family-run business, Agincare prides itself on its compassionate approach to care, ensuring the well-being and independence of its clients. With a large team of over 4,500 members and more than 100 locations across England, including care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, and supported living properties, Agincare is one of the largest providers in the country. Their services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), reflecting their commitment to maintaining excellent standards of care. In addition to providing outstanding services, Agincare is a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant and is dedicated to supporting care leavers. They offer a guaranteed interview or informal career conversation, emphasizing their commitment to equal opportunities and fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.