Senior Care Assistant

Posting date09 May 2026

Closing date08/06/2026 21:01:42

SalaryNegotiable

LocationNewcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 1EZ

CompanyNHS Jobs

Job typePermanent

HoursFull Time

Reference18312237

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Package Description: Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced care professional looking for a change? Come and join the Agincare family as aSenior Care Assistant Where you'll be working Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Stoke-On-Trent, and surrounding areas Care Quality Commission rating - Contact: Agincare UK Newcastle under Lyme - Care Quality Commission As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy Up to £14.40 per hour Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000 Mileage 32p per mile Outstanding career development Fully funded training up to QCF Level 5 Blue Light care discount package Company pension scheme On demand pay What is required from you? A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK Include any information on driving and experience requirements Include any shift patterns/availability. Full UK Driving Licence. Minimum 1 year experience. Willing to work towards Level 3 in Health and Social Care. A day in the life of a Senior Home Care Assistant Health and Wellbeing - You will provide support, companionship, conversation and engagement with your clients Personal care - You will support your clients with bathing, dressing and oral care Meals and domestic tasks -You will help the client to prepare and eat healthy meals, snacks and beverages. You will assist in light cleaning tasks Mobility - You will support the client with moving around their home to enable them to live as independently as possible. Social activities - You will encourage and support with trips out, social engagements and activities in the client's home Medication -You will prompt, assist or administer medications and creams Mentorship - As a senior care assistant you will support new staff in their induction period and mentor them Spot checks -You will occasionally carry out spot checks and supervisions as directed by your Registered Manager About Agincare Were a family run business thats been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including care& nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices. 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. All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all. *Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions

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