About this role
Job summary The job advertisement is for a Care Assistant position at Agincare UK, a family-run business that has been providing care and support since 1986. The role is based in Brighton and Hove, and the successful candidate will receive a competitive hourly rate, as well as various benefits and opportunities for career development.
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing a range of care services to support our customers, which may include personal care, medication administration, light domestic duties, meal preparation, shopping, and companionship. No previous experience or qualifications are required, but a caring and compassionate nature, good people skills, and a positive team-working attitude are essential.
About us Agincare UK is one of the largest care providers in the UK, with over 4,500 team members and over 100 locations across England, including care homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices. The company is committed to supporting care leavers and offers a guaranteed interview to this group.
Job description Job responsibilities 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?
You may be new to care or looking for a new challenge away from hospitality and retail.
Come and join the Agincare family as a Home Care Assistant
Where you'll be working
Brighton and Hove - https://www.agincare.com/home-care/east-sussex/domiciliary-care-brighton/As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
£12.50 per hour Monday - Friday £12.75 per hour Saturday & Sunday Mileage - 32p per mile 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 Driving and walking routes available within the Brighton area Shift pattern runs between 7am and 10pm to include alternative weekendsA day in the life of a home care assistant
As a Care Assistant, you will help support our customers in a variety of ways depending on their needs.This could include providing personal care, administering medication, light domestic duties, preparing meals and snacks, shopping and companionship.
About You
You dont need to have previous experience or qualifications in care, whats important is you are passionate and motivated and you want to help in your community.If you want Job Satisfaction and a job where every day is different, our Care Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you.
No experience necessary - We provide comprehensive training, free of charge Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature A positive & professional team working ethos Aligned to our company valuesAbout Agincare
Were a family run business that's 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 our 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
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
No previous experience or qualifications are necessary, as Agincare provides comprehensive training free of charge.
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 UK
Brighton
BN1 1EA
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)