Care Assistant - extra care

Job Description

Spring into a new career with us!

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 looking for Care Assistants to join our Extra Care Scheme in Colchester, Essex. 

Pay: £11.50 per hour 
Shift Patterns: 07:00-15:00 / 15:00-23:00
Hours: Full time
Location: The Cannons 25 Layer Rd, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7HT

At Agincare we can offer you:

• £500 welcome bonus
• Paid induction training
• Paid upfront DBS & Free Uniform
• Refer a friend scheme - £250
• Funded vocational qualifications up to level 5
• Access to Blue Light Card discount package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension scheme

About the Role

As a Care Assistant in an Extra Care Scheme you will help make a difference to the lives of vulnerable people, providing support to live independently in their own homes. You will help support our clients in a variety of ways depending on their needs, this could include, providing personal care, medication management, light domestic duties, meal preparation, shopping & companionship.

About You

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work is required

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 a job where every day is different, our Care Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About Agincare

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.

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