Care AssistantNHS

Job summary

Could you be the reason someone smiles? We're thrilled to be expanding our presence in Richmond following Agincare's recent acquisition of three local care homes. This is an exciting time to join our growing team as a Care Assistant and help residents live with comfort, dignity, and joy. From daily support to meaningful moments, your kindness can make a real difference. Bring your compassion; we'll provide the training and support you need. What youll receive: Outstanding career development with funded training (up to QCF Level 5), 44 hours per week including alternate weekends, Day shifts available, Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000*, £14.80 per hour, Blue Light Card discounts, Company pension scheme, On-demand pay. What you will be doing: Provide personal care and support. Administer and record medication. Assist with daily living activities. Support activities and social engagement. Promote dignity, independence, and well-being. Deliver person-centred care as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you'll be part of a growing team in Richmond. Agincare is expanding after acquiring three local care homes, making it an exciting time to join. The role involves helping residents live with comfort, dignity, and joy. You'll provide personal care, administer medication, assist with daily activities, and promote well-being. We offer outstanding career development with funded training up to QCF Level 5, a Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000, and more. We value kindness and offer the necessary training and support. The role requires working 44 hours per week, including alternate weekends.

Job description

Package Description: Could you be the reason someone smiles?We're thrilled to be expanding our presence in Richmond following Agincare's recent acquisition of three local care homes. This is an exciting time to join our growing team as a Care Assistant and help residents live with comfort, dignity, and joy. From daily support to meaningful moments, your kindness can make a real difference. Bring your compassion; well provide the training and support you need.What youll receive:

• Outstanding career development with funded training (up to QCF Level 5)
• 44 hours per week including alternate weekends
• Day shifts available
• Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000*
• £14.80 per hour
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay

What you will be doing:

• Provide personal care and support.
• Administer and record medication.
• Assist with daily living activities.
• Support activities and social engagement.
• Promote dignity, independence, and well-being.
• Deliver person-centred care as part of a team.

What youll bring:

• Experience working in a care setting is preferred
• Kind, compassionate and great with people
• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship)
• This position is working 33 hours per week, to include alternate weekends
• The shift patterns are 8am to 8pm

Where youll be working:Care home: Residential & Nursing Homes in London - Laurel Dene Care Home in Hampton | AgincareCQC rating: Good

Apply today and start a career where every day has purpose.

About Us:Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers

About us

Agincare is a family-owned care provider that has been caring for communities for 40 years. With nearly 6000 team members and expanding daily, Agincare strengthens its services through recent developments in care homes and new not-for-profit Children's Services. As one of the UK's largest care providers, Agincare offers a range of services including care homes, home care, supported living, and live-in care across England. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers, the Armed Forces community, and promoting equal opportunities, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.