About this role
Job summary Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced care professional looking for a change? Come and join the Agincare family as a Senior Care Assistant Where you'll be working Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Stoke-On-Trent, and surrounding areas Care Quality Commission rating - Contact: Agincare UK Newcastle under Lyme - Care Quality Commission As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy Up to £14.40 per hour Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000 Mileage 32p per mile Outstanding career development Fully funded training up to QCF Level 5 Blue Light care discount package Company pension scheme On demand pay What is required from you? A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK Include any information on driving and experience requirements Include any shift patterns/availability. Full UK Driving Licence. Minimum 1 year experience. Willing to work towards Level 3 in Health and Social Care. A day in the life of a Senior Home Care Assistant Health and Wellbeing - You
Main duties of the job As a Senior Care Assistant at Agincare, you'll be an integral part of a team providing care in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Stoke-On-Trent, and surrounding areas. Your role will encompass a variety of activities to enhance the wellbeing of clients, from offering companionship and assisting with personal care to supporting clients with mobility. You'll help clients prepare meals, and engage in social activities, ensuring they maintain an independent lifestyle as much as possible. You will also play a crucial role in mentoring new staff and contributing to a harmonious work environment. In exchange for your dedication, Agincare offers a competitive hourly rate, career growth opportunities, and extensive training.
About us Agincare is a family-run business that has been providing care services since 1986, employing over 4,500 people and operating in more than 100 locations across England. As one of the UK's largest care providers, Agincare is committed to supporting individuals and promoting independent living. The organisation values diversity and equal opportunities, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. They also offer guaranteed interviews to care leavers, underpinning their commitment to community support and inclusivity. Agincare's care services are fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
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?
Come and join the Agincare family as aSenior Care Assistant
Where you'll be working
Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Stoke-On-Trent, and surrounding areas Care Quality Commission rating - Contact: Agincare UK Newcastle under Lyme - Care Quality CommissionAs an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
Up to £14.40 per hour Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000 Mileage 32p per mile 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 Include any information on driving and experience requirements Include any shift patterns/availability. Full UK Driving Licence. Minimum 1 year experience. Willing to work towards Level 3 in Health and Social Care.A day in the life of a Senior Home Care Assistant
Health and Wellbeing - You will provide support, companionship, conversation and engagement with your clients Personal care - You will support your clients with bathing, dressing and oral care Meals and domestic tasks -You will help the client to prepare and eat healthy meals, snacks and beverages. You will assist in light cleaning tasks Mobility - You will support the client with moving around their home to enable them to live as independently as possible. Social activities - You will encourage and support with trips out, social engagements and activities in the client's home Medication -You will prompt, assist or administer medications and creams Mentorship - As a senior care assistant you will support new staff in their induction period and mentor them Spot checks -You will occasionally carry out spot checks and supervisions as directed by your Registered ManagerAbout 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
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Minimum 1 year experience required. Must have a full UK Driving Licence and be willing to work towards Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
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
Newcastle-Under-Lyme
ST5 1EZ
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)