Roles

Agincare - Home Care Assistant

Location: Various locations
Job type: Part/Full-Time
Salary: Competitive

About

We are a family-owned business that has provided professional care since 1986. We pride ourselves in fully understanding the needs of each individual, ensuring a good fit between care worker and customer at all times.

We are one of the largest care groups in England with over 3500 staff with support provided from our regional home care offices.

We will provide you with comprehensive training so that you are equipped with nationally recognised qualifications as you embark upon, and progress your career.

What is home care (domiciliary care)?

Home care is the first step on the care ladder for people who need some assistance to retain their independence. It can be as simple as helping someone get up and about in the morning, or to help them take their medication, feed their pets or keep them mobile around their home.

For others, home care is high-dependency and 24-hour home care may be needed. We are guided by what our customers need and matching care and care-worker is of paramount importance.

Clients often need social support, more than personal care. Home visits can simply be about taking time to chat, popping to the shops or having a cup of tea together.

Ultimately our care assistants need to act with care, kindness and dignity, building relationships with their customers and helping them enjoy their lives.

Becoming a home care assistant is a great contribution to your community, looking after the needs of people who most likely have lived in your area for a long time.

Home care job duties

As a home care assistant, you’ll be offering domiciliary care, visiting several customers a day. This service assists adults of all ages who need help at home.

Some of your duties will include:

Personal care – help to get up or going to bed, washing, bathing, dressing and going to the toilet
Supervision of medication – overseeing when medication is taken (training will always be given according to the customer’s care plan)
Companionship – offering emotional support, making conversation, keeping one another company
Domestic chores – keeping the home clean, laundry and ironing, preparing meals
Every day odd-jobs – running small errands or helping with tasks such as collecting prescriptions

What does it take to be a home care assistant for Agincare?

A desire to care for people and improve their quality of life
High standard of English language – written and spoken
A valid UK driving licence and access to a car
Strong communication skills with a patient and considerate nature
The right to work in the UK
Passing required DBS and employment reference checks

Pay and benefits

Competitive rates of pay (above average in our sector)
Work to your schedule
A rewarding career
Free specialist and comprehensive training programme with ongoing support including commitment to Continuous Professional Development (NVQ Level 2/3/4 and above)
Free accommodation whilst you are training
A flexible pattern of work with regular breaks
Pension contributions
Opportunities to specialise in complex areas of care
Market-leading support whilst in placement from regional care managers, specialist trainers, a dedicated welfare officer and a 24/7 office support team for everyday help and emergencies
National Health Discount Scheme, offering up to 60% off high street names
Discounts offered by the Blue Light Card
Employee Assistance Programme with access to medical, financial and emotional support

To apply, please email jobs@sonacircle.com with the job title in the subject along with your CV.