Domestic Care Assistant

Posted 09 Apr 2024

Agincare

Gillingham (Medical or Health)


Job Type:permanentDuration:
Category:Medical or HealthRecruiter Reference:agincare/TP/147007/7530
URL for Applications:Apply HereSalary:£11.60 per hour

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!

We are currently recruiting for a Part Time Domestic Care Assistant to join our dedicated, passionate team in our Admiralty Care Home, Gillingham.

New £500 welcome bonus available!

  • Up to £11.60 per hour
  • Part time
  • 20 hours a week
  • Alternate weekends
  • Paid induction training
  • Free DBS
  • Refer a friend scheme up to £1000
  • Outstanding career development
  • Fully funded training and career development (up to level 5)
  • Blue Light Care discount package
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Company pension scheme
  • Staff appreciation incentives

About The Role

Admiralty Care Home has 41 beds, and is set in a rural residential suburb of Gillingham. Admiralty Care Home sits just back from Drewery Drive, in a private lane. The home is an established part of the local community with easy access to local facilities and amenities, including local shops, a doctor’s practice and a library. Gillingham is just a short drive away and is accessible via local buses. The M2 is also just a few minutes’ drive from the home.

As a Part Time Domestic Care Assistant, you’ll be ensuring that the home is kept clean, safe and comfortable for its residents, visitors and members of staff, by providing thorough housekeeping duties throughout the home. Working as part of a team is vital and you will be supporting Care Assistants by helping out with other duties such as moving and handling, as and when required.

About You

  • Previous experience in a domestic or housekeeping role is desirable but not essential
  • A good understanding of the importance of excellent infection control and the ability to work to a high standard, managing multiple tasks.
  • Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature

About Agincare

We’re a family-run business caring for people since 1986, this year we’re celebrating 35 years! With over 3,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow. With over 50 locations across our care homes, home care branches and live-in offices – there really is something for everyone.

We’ve been voted as the top care company to work for by Indeed, and our team agree – we’re proud that we average at 4/5* on employee reviews.

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

How to Apply

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