Job Description
Valuing colleagues, working collaboratively, passionate about learning, a culture of knowledge and excelling in the work we undertake, these are our values, what are yours?
Do you share our values and passion for making a real difference to the lives of the people we support?
Are you looking for a role where you can grow, excel and put those values to real use, then we have the role for you!
Agincare, a family run care organisation is growing rapidly and we are looking for people like you!
Whats on Offer:
We are looking for applicants who live in Weymouth and surrounding areas who ae looking for a Full time vacancy available offering a competitive salary of £12.00 per hour ! We also require that you can work alternative weekends .
Agincare offer fantastic benefits for our Care Assistants:
1. Supportive & Established management
2. Lots of further career opportunities
3. £ joining fee* Subject to T&Cs
4. Paid upfront DBS
5. Fast Track Job Offers
6. Refer a friend bonus - £
7. Access to Blue Light Membership
8. Fully Funded Continuous Professional Development
9. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available to all our employees
10. Long Service Award
11. Recognition Awards
12. Paid Annual Leave
13. Internal competitions to win prizes e.g., holidays, extra annual leave
About the Role:
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will supervise and lead a team of care assistants to ensure they are supported and have clear direction and guidance throughout each shift.
You will be responsible for ensuring that residents receive quality care in line with their person-centred care plans, and administer medication in accordance with company policy. You will ensure that the working practices of you and your team follow Health & Safety and infection control guidelines.
As a senior member of the care team, you will identify and report to care home management any changes in resident needs, and act as an escalation for any incidents or emergency events where required.
About You:
We are looking for Senior Care Assistant to join our team and help us make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people.
We are looking for applicants who are qualified to at least NVQ Level 2, and achieved or working towards NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in Health and Social Care
Successful applicants will also have at least two years' experience working in a social care environment - preferably with vulnerable people over 65.
Additionally, you would have a good demonstrable knowledge and experience of dementia and have excellent communication skills and a real ability to show empathy to people under your care
We do require that you have a minimum of 24 months on your right to work upon your application for this vacancy.
We can offer you fully-funded training and career development opportunities for all regardless of experience in social care (training programmes up to and including Level 5).
About us:
Were a family run business caring for people since .
With 4, team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have nearly locations across our care homes, home care branches and live-in offices there really is something for everyone.
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.
Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.
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