Care Assistant

Agincare ,
Derby, Derbyshire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Are you from a customer facing service industry sector and currently seeking work? You could be in retail, leisure, hospitality, tourism, entertainment or even manufacturing. You will already have excellent customer service and people skills, able to think on your feet and deal with challenging situations so why not transfer those skills to help some of the most vulnerable people in our society and start a career in Social Care with Agincare? Immediate starts are available as Care Assistants in our Care Homes across the UK. Nationally recognised training is provided. You can earn up to £10.00 per hour as a Care Assistant. Our front line Care Assistants continue to provide much needed care to our residents during these challenging times. It is rewarding work with fantastic opportunities for career development. We offer a variety of shift patterns: Part time roles Full time roles Alternate weekends What we offer our Care Assistants: National Health Discount Scheme (up to 60% off high street names) Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more) EAP - Employee Assistance Program (offering support for employees and their families) Internal competitions to wins prizes such as vouchers, holidays, extra annual leave 15% off car hire when booking with Hertz worldwide Contracted Hours Free uniform Free DBS Free meals on full shifts Have a voice to share your ideas to improve and develop the service Role Responsibility of a Care Assistant: As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll have the satisfaction of really caring for people within a fantastic homely environment. You may be offering companionship, personal care, and help with medication. You will be enabling people to remain as independent as possible within a safe environment, participating in activities and becoming valued within the working environment. You must have: A caring nature and desire to make a difference in someone's life The right to work in the UK A good level of English - both written and spoken Be approachable and supportive to individuals Agincare is the UK's Number 1 Social Care employer as rated by Indeed. We have been at the forefront of providing independent care services across the UK for more than 3 decades and we continue to be pioneering in our approach to care provision. Our flexibility, creativity and excellent reputation ensures Agincare continues to grow and as such we continue to offer great people exceptional opportunities.