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? 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: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/somerset/critchill-court-care-home/?utm_source=Online&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=critchillgooglebusinessprofile&utm_term=gbp&utm_content=critchill As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy: £12.76 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 pay What is required from you? A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK Shit patterns include - 08:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 20:00 and 20:00 - 08:00 This position will be a zero hour contract and you must be flexible to work as and when required. A day in the life of a Care Assistant Companion
Main duties of the job This role as a Bank Care Assistant at Agincare Homes Holdings is designed for individuals seeking a fulfilling career in care. Whether you're experienced or new to the field, this position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. As a Care Assistant, you will engage in various tasks including providing companionship, personal care, medication administration, meal assistance, domestic tasks, mobility support, and promoting social activities for clients. The role requires flexibility in working hours, with shifts including mornings, afternoons, and overnights. The position is on a zero-hour contract basis, demanding adaptability from applicants. Agincare offers a dynamic career path with fully funded training opportunities and a supportive work environment. Employees benefit from a competitive hourly rate, a refer-a-friend scheme, and a Blue Light care discount package. The company promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds while being an equal opportunities employer.
About us Agincare Homes Holdings is a leading care provider in the UK, celebrated for its comprehensive services and commitment to community care for over 40 years. With a workforce of more than 5,500 team members, Agincare continues to expand its reach through innovative care home developments and the launch of not-for-profit Children's Services. This family-owned organisation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of care across its 170+ nationwide locations, offering varied services such as care homes, supported living, home care, and live-in care. As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, Agincare ensures support for care leavers and the Armed Forces community by guaranteeing interviews or informal conversations for career development. All services provided are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), upholding high standards of care and service delivery. Agincare is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment, championing equal opportunities for individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/somerset/critchill-court-care-home/?utm_source=Online&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=critchillgooglebusinessprofile&utm_term=gbp&utm_content=critchill
As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy:
£12.76 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 Shit patterns include - 08:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 20:00 and 20:00 - 08:00 This position will be a zero hour contract and you must be flexible to work as and when required.A 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.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 on one's right to work in the UK. Flexibility to work shifts which include - 08:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 20:00 and 20:00 - 08:00.
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
Frome
BA11 4DP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)