About this role
Job summary Package Description: Are you an experienced care professional looking for a new challenge? Are you looking to use your skill set in a rewarding work environment with our welcoming and specialised support team at Fulford care home? Come and join the Agincare family as a Senior Care Assistant Where you'll be working Click here to view the care home: Fulford Nursing Home - Care Home in Littlehampton | Agincare Care Quality Commission Rating - Good As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £13.46 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 42 hours per week A day in the life of a Senior Care Assistant Person-centred care - You will ensure that residents receive personal care from you and your team including bathing, dressing and oral care within their preferences, and actively promote right to choice and independence Review - You will contribute to and carry out care reviews with your residents to ensure their plans reflect their needs. Medication - You will administer residents' medication in a safe and supportive and compliant way Social Activity - You will lead in and participate in trips out, social engagements and activities within the home. Leadership - you may support new starters or existing staff with shadowing and development, and may be called up on to lead the home where more senior managers are not available. Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities.
Main duties of the job A Senior Care Assistant is responsible for delivering person-centred care to residents, including tasks such as bathing, dressing, and administering medication. The role involves contributing to and conducting care reviews to ensure resident plans meet their needs. The assistant will also lead social activities, trips, and participate in the professional development of junior staff. The position requires no less than 12 months of secured right to work in the UK and a commitment to 42 hours per week. Agincare provides employees with a competitive pay rate, training opportunities, and career development prospects. Employees also benefit from various schemes including a refer-a-friend bonus and a Blue Light care discount package. The care home is rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, ensuring a high standard of care and service delivery. Agincare encourages applications from all backgrounds and offers guaranteed interviews for care leavers and the Armed Forces community.
About us Agincare Homes Holdings is a leading, family-owned care provider in the UK, offering a wide range of services, including care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care. With over 170 locations nationwide and a team of more than 5,500 members, Agincare emphasizes the importance of exceptional care standards. They are committed to supporting care leavers through the Care Leaver Covenant, offering interviews and career opportunities. Agincare also supports the Armed Forces community by guaranteeing interviews for service leavers. This dedication to inclusivity, community care, and professional development makes it a well-regarded employer in the care sector. Currently, Agincare is expanding its services and workforce, aiming to continue its legacy of 40 years in caring for communities.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Are you an experienced care professional looking for a new challenge? Are you looking to use your skill set in a rewarding work environment with our welcoming and specialised support team at Fulford care home?
Come and join the Agincare family as aSenior Care Assistant
Where you'll be working Click here to view the care home: Fulford Nursing Home - Care Home in Littlehampton | Agincare Care Quality Commission Rating - GoodAs an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £13.46 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 payWhat is required from you? A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK 42 hours per weekA day in the life of a Senior Care Assistant Person-centred care - You will ensure that residents receive personal care from you and your team including bathing, dressing and oral care within their preferences, and actively promote right to choice and independence Review -You will contribute to and carry out care reviews with your residents to ensure their plans reflect their needs. Medication - You will administer residents' medication in a safe and supportive and compliant way Social Activity - You will lead in and participate in trips out, social engagements and activities within the home. Leadership - you may support new starters or existing staff with shadowing and development, and may be called up on to lead the home where more senior managers are not available.Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 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 nationwide. 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 CQC and Agincare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and 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
*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Agincare
Address Agincare Homes Holdings
Littlehampton
BN17 6AJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)