Care Assistant

Agincare Group; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Care Assistant in Rochester, England. In this role, you will provide companionship, assist with personal care, manage medication, and support clients with meals and daily activities. The position requires 36 hours per week including weekends, with 12-hour shifts from 8am to 8pm. Enjoy benefits like competitive hourly pay, fully funded training, and a supportive working environment with a commitment to equal opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay of £12.25 per hour

Refer a friend scheme up to £1000

Fully funded training up to QCF level 5

Company pension scheme

On-demand pay

Good CQC rating

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Availability for 36 hours per week including alternate weekends.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts from 8am to 8pm.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and communication to clients.
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Prompt or administer medications.
• Support clients with meals and beverages.
• Perform light cleaning tasks.
• Help clients with mobility and independence.
• Engage clients in social activities.

Skills

Companionship

Personal care

Medication assistance

Meal support

Domestic tasks

Mobility support

Social engagement

Job 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?

You may be new to care or looking for a new challenge away from hospitality and retail.

Come and join the Agincare family as a Care Assistant

Where you'll be working

Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/kent/rochester-care-home/Care Quality Commission Rating:https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-5985450298

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy:

• £12.25 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme up to£1000*
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay
• Good CQC rating
• An award for Care Home Provider of the Year
• Rated 10 on carehome.co.uk

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
• 36 hours per week to include working alternative weekends
• 12 hour day shift from 8am to 8pm

A day in the life of a Care Assistant

• Companionship - Providing support , companionship, communication and engagement
• Personal care- supporting with a wash bath or shower and supporting the client with dressing and oral care.
• Medication-Prompting, assisting or administering medications and creams.
• Meals – Supporting the client with healthy meals, snacks and beverages.
• Domestic tasks- light cleaning tasks.
• Mobility - Supporting the client to live as independently as possible with their mobility.
• Social activities- Trips out, social engagements and activities within the home.

About Agincare

We’re a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.

With over 4,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including our 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

ROCSP

Application Deadline: 11/03/2026

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