Care Assistant

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 Night Care Assistant.

Where you’ll be working.

Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/kent/victory-care-home-chatham/

Care Quality Commission Rating : https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-898047552

As an Agincare employee you’ll enjoy:

• £11.60 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000*
• Outstanding career development
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• Blue Light card discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 24 months on your right to work in the UK
• We are currently recruiting for two Night Care Assistants
• Position one – shifts to be covered on a two week rolling rota: Week 1 Wednesday 8pm to 8am & Friday 8pm to 8am. Week 2 Wednesday 8pm to 8am, Saturday 8pm to 8am & Sunday 8pm to 8am.
• Position two – shifts to be covered on a two week rolling rota: Week 1 Monday 8pm to 8am, Thursday 8pm to 8am & Friday 8pm to 8am. Week 2 Monday 8pm to 8am, Tuesday 8pm to 8am & Saturday 8pm to 8am.

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.

About Agincare

We’re a family run business that’s been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s 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 bonus is subject to terms and conditions