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 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 £12.00 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.
- Welcome bonus up to £500
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
- A minimum of 12 months on your right to work is required
- Qualified to at least NVQ Level 2, and achieved or working towards NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)
- At least two years' experience working in a social care environment - preferably with vulnerable people over 65.
- Good demonstrable knowledge and experience of dementia
- Excellent communication skills and a real ability to show empathy to people under your care
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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Derby, DE24 9JR,
United Kingdom
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Salary:
£12.00 Per hour
Frequency:
Hourly
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Care - Care homes
Closing Date:
15th May 2024
Reference:
agincare/TP/131541/7572
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