Care Assistant inWeston-Super-Mare inWeston-Super-Mare PUBLISHED
WED 8 JAN 2025
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals in the community.
Competitive pay rate of £11.45 per hour.
Referral bonus scheme allowing you to earn up to £1000 for bringing in new team members.
Access to fully funded training, enhancing your skills and career progression opportunities.
Flexible working hours with options for evenings, nights, and weekends.
Supportive work environment as part of a family-run company with a strong team ethos.
Agincare is seeking passionate individuals for the role of Home Care Assistant at their Lakeside Court service in Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the community, with responsibilities including personal care, medication administration, light domestic duties, meal preparation, shopping, and providing companionship. While previous experience in care is not required, a compassionate nature and good people skills are essential. Agincare provides comprehensive and fully funded training, offering a competitive hourly wage of £11.45, along with benefits such as a pension scheme, a refer-a-friend program, and opportunities for career development.
Applicants are expected to commit to working alternating weekends with various shifts available, including evenings and waking nights. Agincare, a family-run business established in 1986, is one of the UK's largest care providers, dedicated to supporting its team members and promoting equal opportunities for all. With a strong focus on training and professional growth, the company also commits to providing guaranteed interviews for care leavers.
Applicants are expected to commit to working alternating weekends with various shifts available, including evenings and waking nights. Agincare, a family-run business established in 1986, is one of the UK's largest care providers, dedicated to supporting its team members and promoting equal opportunities for all. With a strong focus on training and professional growth, the company also commits to providing guaranteed interviews for care leavers.
Job Description
About the role
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 Home Care Assistant
Where you'll be working
As a Care Assistant, you will help support our customers in a variety of ways depending on their needs. This could include providing personal care, administering medication, light domestic duties, preparing meals and snacks, shopping and companionship.
About You
You don’t need to have previous experience or qualifications in care, what’s important is you are passionate and motivated and you want to help in your community. If you want Job Satisfaction and a job where every day is different, our Care Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We’re a family run business caring for people since 1986. With 4,000 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across our care 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
About the role
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 Home Care Assistant
Where you'll be working
- Our Lakeside Court service in Somerset
- £11.45 per hour
- Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*
- On Demand Pay
- Outstanding career development
- Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
- Blue Light care discount package
- Company pension scheme
- A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
- Alternating weekends is required for this role
- Evenings, Nights and Waking Nights shifts available
As a Care Assistant, you will help support our customers in a variety of ways depending on their needs. This could include providing personal care, administering medication, light domestic duties, preparing meals and snacks, shopping and companionship.
About You
You don’t need to have previous experience or qualifications in care, what’s important is you are passionate and motivated and you want to help in your community. If you want Job Satisfaction and a job where every day is different, our Care Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you.
- No experience necessary - We provide comprehensive training, free of charge
- Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature
- A positive & professional team working ethos
- Aligned to our company values
We’re a family run business caring for people since 1986. With 4,000 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across our care 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
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To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.
3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.
4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.
5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.
6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.
9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.
Personal Qualities:
1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.
2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.
3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.
4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Qualifications:
While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:
1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.
2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.
3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
Experience:
Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.
Continuous Development:
Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.
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