About this role
Job summary
*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 our team as a Care Assistant and help residents live with comfort, dignity, and joy. From daily support to meaningful moments, your kindness can make a real difference. Bring your compassion; well provide the training and support you need.
What youll receive: Outstanding career development with funded training (up to QCF Level 5) Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000* Up to £12.76 per hour Blue Light Card discounts Company pension scheme On-demand pay What you will be doing: Provide personal care and support. Administer and record medication. Assist with daily living activities. Support activities and social engagement. Promote dignity, independence, and well-being. Deliver person-centred care as part of a team. What youll bring: Kind, compassionate and great with people
Main duties of the job
Join our team as a Care Assistant to help residents live with comfort, dignity, and joy. This role is reserved for female applicants as it involves providing personal care to women. You will be responsible for activities such as administering medication, assisting with daily living activities, and promoting well-being. You'll receive benefits including career development, refer-a-friend bonuses, and a competitive hourly salary. Previous experience in a care home and the right to work in the UK are required.
About us
Agincare has been caring for communities for 40 years, growing as a family-owned provider with a vast network. As one of the largest care providers in the UK, Agincare delivers care in various formats across more than 170 locations. They are dedicated to equal opportunities and community support, including care leavers and the Armed Forces community, ensuring interviews for eligible individuals. Their services are regulated by the CQC, and they encourage applications from all backgrounds. Due to high demand, various exciting opportunities are always available.
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?
What youll receive
- Outstanding career development with funded training (up to QCF Level 5)
- Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000*
- Up to £12.76 per hour
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Company pension scheme
- On-demand pay
What you will be doing
- Provide personal care and support.
- Administer and record medication.
- Assist with daily living activities.
- Support activities and social engagement.
- Promote dignity, independence, and well-being.
- Deliver person-centred care as part of a team.
What youll bring
- Kind, compassionate and great with people
- Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship)
- Care Assistant to work 36 hours per week from 8am to 8pm to include working alternative weekends
- Previous experience working within a care home is required for this role
Where youll be working
Admiralty Care Home
Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/kent/admiralty-care-home/
Apply today and start a career where every day has purpose.
About Us
Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 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 across England.
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 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK and previous experience working within a care home.
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
Gillingham
ME8 0NX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)