About this role
Job summary 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 a Senior Care Assistant Where you'll be working As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £12.90 per hour Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000 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 Multiple shifts available 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
Main duties of the job The role of a Senior Care Assistant at Agincare UK in Taunton is designed for those who seek a rewarding career in care. The position offers a pay rate of £12.90 per hour and several employee benefits, including a referral bonus of up to £1000, opportunities for career growth, as well as funded training up to QCF Level 5. The role involves providing health and well-being support, personal care, assistance with meals and domestic tasks, support with mobility, promoting social activities, medication management, and mentorship for new staff. Applicants are required to have at least twelve months remaining on their right to work in the UK. The position offers the chance to work in a supportive team with one of the UK's largest care providers, Agincare, a family-run business esteemed for its dedication to delivering quality care services.
About us Agincare UK, established in 1986, is a family-run business recognized as one of the largest care providers in the UK. It operates with more than 4,500 team members across over 100 locations throughout England. Agincare's services include care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices. The organisation is committed to providing care and support with a personal touch, promoting independence among clients. Agincare has joined the Care Leaver Covenant, supporting care leavers to live independently, and offers guaranteed interviews for care leavers. Its services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), demonstrating a commitment to high standards of care and equal opportunities for all potential employees.
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
https://www.agincare.com/home-care/extra-care-housing-schemes/tennyson-court/As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
£12.90 per hour Refer a friend scheme earn 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 Multiple shifts availableA 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
A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK. Experience in care is critical for this role as it involves senior responsibilities such as providing mentorship to new staff and conducting spot checks. The position involves delivering personal care, medication administration, and promoting social activities.
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
Taunton
TA1 2FF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)