Care Assistant

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 currently recruiting One Care Assistant to join our team at Gorseway Manor Nursing Home, Hayling Island, Hampshire. Working at Agincare brings many benefits including:

• £11.60 per hour 
• Full time contracts available 
• £500 welcome bonus
• Refer a friend scheme - Up to £1000
• 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.

About the Role

Gorseway Manor Nursing Home is the only registered nursing home on Hayling Island with good transport links from Havant and Portsmouth.

We believe in excellent personalised care, and as a Care Assistant you’ll be providing our residents with support and companionship – really getting to know them as individuals.

Your role will involve personal care duties such as bathing and dressing, updating their care plans, and helping them to remain as independent as possible. You’ll also take part in a variety of creative activities – a favourite for our residents!

About You

Having a caring and compassionate nature is the most important skill you can bring within social care, everything else we can teach you. Whether you’re looking to use your excellent people skills to embark on a new career in healthcare, have been inspired by looking after a family member or a current professional looking for a change, we’d love to hear from you!

• A minimum of 24 months on your right to work is required

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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