Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Or perhaps you are an experienced care professional looking for a change? Agincare has opportunities across the country that could be perfect for you and also add a real difference to the lives of those we support on a daily basis. Care is a vocation, we are looking for people who are passionate about supporting others and will take pride and love in the work they undertake on a daily basis. Interested? Apply today!
What’s on Offer
Agincare are a proud family run organisation that is proud of its values and the delivery of the highest levels of care to the people we support. Working at Agincare brings many benefits including …
* A salary of up to £12.60 per hour
* Fully funded training and career development
* Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
* EAP - Employee Assistance Program (offering support for employees and their families)
* Company pension scheme
* Staff appreciation incentives; Internal competitions to win prizes such as vouchers, holidays, extra annual leave.
* Refer a friend scheme up to £1000
* £500 welcome bonus!
About the Role
Our Critchill Court is a purpose-built residential home, located away from the main road on the peaceful south-westerly side of the market town of Frome. The home comprises of two wings with a total of 46 furnished bedrooms, each with ground floor access to the garden and courtyard.
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 a 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:
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 nearly 100 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.