Care Assistant

Job Description

We are currently recruiting Care Assistants to join our award-winning Project Team, working alongside the NHS supporting clients who have been discharged from hospital.

Receive a £500 welcome bonus! Free accommodation and a company car!

YOU MUST HOLD A VALID DRIVING LICENCE FOR THIS POSITION.

• £11 per hour
• Paid two-day induction course, up to £150
• Paid upfront DBS certificate
• Paid annual leave based on working patterns
• 50 hours over 5 days within your allocated area
• Guaranteed hours – If we don’t have the work for you, you’ll still get paid
• Paid travel time between each client

About the Role & Locations

This is a nationwide position. As a Care Assistant, you'll be required to work within one of the following areas:

• Surrey
• Somerset
• Plymouth
• Exeter
• South Devon
• Isle of Wight

You’ll be allocated to one of the above areas by our operations team. We’ll supply you with your own company car and provide free accommodation within your allocated area if you do not live within a reasonable commute.

As a Project Care Assistant, you’ll be responsible for providing support and companionship to our clients which include personal care duties such as bathing, dressing, helping with domestic tasks and medication.

About you

• Must have a full valid driving licence, and be willing to drive within the UK
• Over the age of 21 (Due to the rules set by our car hire providers)
• No experience is necessary. We provide comprehensive training and shadowing
• Flexibility to relocate to different locations when required
• A positive, professional & empathetic approach
• Team working ethos
• Aligned to our company values

About Agincare and the fantastic benefits

Agincare is a family-run business caring for people since 1986. With over 3,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers. With over 50 locations across our care homes, home care branches and live-in offices – there really is something for everyone.

• Refer a Friend bonus up to £500 per referral
• Outstanding career development
• Company pension scheme
• Blue Light Discount Package
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available to all our employees 
• Fully funded training programmes up to and including Level 5 in Health & Social Care
• Staff appreciation incentives
• Internal competitions to win prizes e.g. holidays, extra annual leave