About this role
Job summary The role of a Care Assistant at Agincare Homes Holdings is one that offers both a rewarding and challenging experience, ideal for individuals who are either new to the care industry, or for those with experience looking to make a meaningful difference. Working at Henlow Court Care Home in Dursley, Gloucestershire, employees are expected to engage in various tasks ranging from companionship and personal care to medication assistance and supporting clients in maintaining their independence. As a part of the Agincare family, employees are provided with opportunities for career development, fully funded training, and other benefits such as a referral scheme and a company pension.
Main duties of the job Join Agincare as a Care Assistant in Dursley. You'll provide companionship, aid with personal care, administer medication, and assist in meal preparation and light cleaning. Shift patterns include 8am-2pm, 2pm-8pm, or 8am-8pm, requiring flexibility for weekend work. Benefits include £12.91 per hour, a refer a friend scheme up to £1000, career development opportunities, fully funded training to QCF level 5, a Blue Light care discount, and a company pension. We seek passionate individuals who will support clients in social activities and mobility, ensuring they live as independently as possible.
About us Agincare is a family-owned care provider celebrating 40 years of community service. With more than 5,500 staff and operations in over 170 locations nationwide, Agincare is one of the UK's largest care providers. The organisation is committed to equal opportunities and supports various communities, including care leavers and the Armed Forces. As a significant player in the care sector, Agincare is known for its innovative practices and expansion into children's services. The company ensures all services are CQC regulated while continually growing and adapting to meet the needs of those they serve.
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 Care Assistant
Where you'll be working
Click here to view the care home: Care Home in Gloucestershire | Care Home Gloucestershire Henlow Court | Agincare
As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy:
£12.91 per hour Refer a friend scheme 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 1 x full time position at 36 hours per week Must be flexible to work alternate weekends Must be available to work the following shift patterns: 8am to 2pm, 2pm to 8pm or 8am to 8pmA day in the life of a Care Assistant
Companionship - Providing support, companionship, communication and engagement Personal care-supporting with a wash bath or shower and supporting the client with dressing and oral care. Medication-Prompting, assisting or administering medications and creams. Meals Supporting the client with healthy meals, snacks and beverages. Domestic tasks- light cleaning tasks. Mobility - Supporting the client to live as independently as possible with their mobility. Social activities- Trips out, social engagements and activities within the home.About Agincare
Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidlygrowing, family-ownedcare provider with more than5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew 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 locationsnationwide.
As a signatory of theCare Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forcescommunity through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.
All of our services areregulated 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
*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A minimum of 12 months required on your right to work in the UK; ability to work alternate weekends.
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
Dursley
GL11 4BE
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)