About this role
Job summary The Care Assistant role at Agincare UK in Hereford is an opportunity for compassionate individuals to provide personal care and support to women, ensuring their privacy and dignity. The position, restricted to female applicants, is aimed at helping clients maintain independence in the comfort of their own homes. No prior experience is needed, as Agincare offers full training and career development opportunities. The job ensures a flexible work-life balance with weekend work requirements and a competitive salary of £12.75 per hour. It also provides various benefits, including blue light discounts and a pension scheme.
Main duties of the job This Care Assistant position is reserved for female applicants due to the nature of duties involving personal care for women, as per the Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010. The role entails assisting clients in their daily routines, maintaining their independence at home through personal care, everyday tasks assistance, and providing comfort. Agincare assures fully funded professional training and welcomes individuals without prior experience, emphasizing kindness as a prerequisite. Additional perks include the potential of earning up to £1,000 through the refer-a-friend scheme. However, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK for at least 12 months, as the company currently cannot sponsor visas.
About us Agincare is a family-owned care provider celebrating its 40th anniversary, renowned for its extensive services including care and nursing homes, extra and live-in care, and supported living across the UK. With over 5,500 team members, the organisation is committed to community service, evident through their expansion into children's services and their alliance supporting service leavers and care leavers. The company emphasizes career development and support for its employees, fostering a supportive work environment. Agincares commitment to quality care extends through its operational reach across 170 locations nationwide, positioning it as a significant player in the care services industry.
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.*
Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join us as a Home Care Assistant and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care No experience necessary
Want a role where yourcompassion has real impact? Supporting people to remain independent and comfortable in their own homes is deeply rewarding.Youll help with personal care, assist with everyday tasks, and provide comfort and reassurance, making a meaningful impact on their daily lives.
What We Offer
Fully funded professional training, qualifications and career development Flexible contracts to suit you Up to £12.75 per hour Refer a friend earn up to £1,000* Blue Light discounts & pension schemeWhat the role requires from you
Alternate weekend work required Non-UK nationals must have the right to work in the UK with at least 12 months left on their visa, please note presently we are unable to offer sponsorship No experience? No problemAll you need is kindness well provide full, free training and support your career growth all the way to QCF Level 5Join Agincare as a Home Care Assistant and help change lives, including your own.
Apply nowand start your meaningful journey with Agincare.
Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
No specific qualifications are required; however, candidates must possess the legal right to work in the UK with at least 12 months left on their visa.
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
Hereford
HR1 2TR
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)