About this role
Job summary The Senior Care Assistant role at Agincare UK in Andover offers an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need of care. With a focus on providing compassionate and dignified support, the position requires previous experience in the care sector and a genuine desire to help others. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training and have the chance to develop their skills and advance their careers within the organization.
Main duties of the job As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for guiding and mentoring new team members, conducting spot checks and supervisions to maintain high standards of care. The role requires a minimum of 12 months' care experience, strong people skills, empathy, and a positive, professional attitude. Successful candidates will have the right to work in the UK, a full UK driving license, and the availability to work flexible shifts between 7am and 10pm, including alternating weekends.
About us Agincare UK is a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with over 5,500 team members across the UK. The company offers a range of care services, including care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers and the Armed Forces community, and is an equal opportunities employer.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Could you be the reason someone smiles?Join us as a Senior Care Assistant and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care previous care experience required
Theres something truly special about helping others live with dignity and joy, especially in their own home.Whether its sharing a cup of tea and a good chat, helping with daily routines and personal care, or being that friendly face that brightens a clients morning; youre giving more than care youre giving connection.
All you need is the compassion, previous care experience and the right to work in the UK and we will provide you with free fully funded training and offer outstanding career development.
And the best part? You get just as much back. The gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you and:
Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5).
Flexible contracts to work around you
Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*
Up to £13.70 an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile
Blue Light care discount package
Company pension scheme
On demand pay
About You
As a Senior Care Assistant, youll guide and mentor new team members as they begin their journey, while carrying out spot checks and supervisions to help maintain exceptional standards of care.If you have at least 12 months experience, a compassionate nature, and the motivation to grow, this could be the perfect next step for you.
A minimum of 12 months care experience is required and an NVQ level 2 is preferable
Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature
A positive & professional team working ethos
A minimum of 12 months on your right to work we currently cannot offer sponsorship
Full UK driving licence - Access to your own car
Full time availability of 40 hours per week
Availability to work flexible shifts between 7am 10pm and alternating weekends
If youve got a kind heart, a listening ear and a desire to make a clients world a little brighter, wed love to have you join our team.
Become a Care Assistant, where compassion meets purpose.
Message us today or click the link below to apply - your next meaningful chapter starts here.
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
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A minimum of 12 months' care experience is required, and an NVQ level 2 is preferable. Applicants must also have the right to work in the UK for at least 12 months.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Agincare
Address Agincare UK
Andover
SP10 1NN
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)