About this role
Job summary This is a rewarding role as a Care Assistant with Agincare UK in Eastbourne, where you can make a real difference in people's lives. The company is a family-run business that has been caring for and supporting people since 1986, and they are one of the largest care providers in the UK with over 4,500 team members. The role involves providing personal care, administering medication, light domestic duties, preparing meals, shopping, and companionship to support their customers in the local community.
Main duties of the job As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting 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. You don't need to have previous experience or qualifications in care, as Agincare will provide comprehensive training free of charge. What's important is that you have good people skills, the ability to show strong empathy, a caring and compassionate nature, and a positive and professional team-working ethos.
About us Agincare UK is a family-run business that has been caring and supporting people since 1986. They are one of the UK's largest care providers with over 4,500 team members and over 100 locations across England, including care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers and are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant, offering a guaranteed interview or an informal conversation about their career opportunities.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
**Please note:This post is restricted to female applicants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This is because the role involves providing personal care to women, where it is necessary to preserve their dignity and privacy.*
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference?Whether you're an experienced care professional seeking a change or someone new to care looking for a fresh challenge away from hospitality or retail, we want to hear from you!
At Agincare,we are proud to offer meaningful roles that make a real impact on people's lives.Our Eastbourne branch, located on the vibrant South East Coast, is a busy and dynamic environment where the team works closely together to support the local community. Every day is different, and youll have the chance to be part of a supportive and inclusive team.
Our office, conveniently situated next to Eastbourne train station and shopping centre, is a lively hub of activity. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role.
Come and join the Agincare family as a Home Care Assistant
Where you'll be working
Eastbourne, Langney, Hailsham, Polegate, Hampden Park, Pevensey Bay & East Dean Care Quality Commission rating- https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-5644747961As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy:
£14.00 per hour Monday - Friday £14.50 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 schemeWhat is required from you?
A minimum of 12 months on your right to work Driving license and use of own car is required for this role Flexible working hours between 7am - 10pm Full and part time hours availableA 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 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
EBSP
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
No previous experience or qualifications in care are required. Agincare will provide 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
Eastbourne
BN21 4RB
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)