Care Assistant- HMP Lewes

4 days ago

Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom Agincare Full time

Job Introduction

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced care professional looking for a change?

At Agincare, we are proud to offer meaningful roles that make a real impact on people's lives.

We are looking for Care Assistants to join our team to support with providing care to inmates at HMS Lewes.

Where you'll be working

  • HMP Lewes
  • Care Quality Commission rating -

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

  • £13.15 per hour Monday - Friday
  • £14.15 per hour Saturday & Sunday
  • Mileage - 32p per mile
  • Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*
  • 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
  • Driving license and use of own car is required for this role unless you live in the local Lewes area close to the Prison

A day in the life of a home care assistant

As a Care Assistant, you will help support our customers in a variety of ways depending on their needs. This could include providing personal care, administering medication, light domestic duties, preparing meals and snacks, shopping and companionship.

About You

You need to have previous experience or qualifications in care, what's important is you are passionate and motivated and you want to help in your community. If you want Job Satisfaction and a job where every day is different, our Care Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you.

  • Training will be provided for support in the prison including personal protection, suicide and self-harm in addition to Agincare' s standard induction training.
  • Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature
  • A positive & professional team working ethos
  • Aligned to our company values
  • Please note that applicants will need to complete the HMP Lewes vetting process which could take a minimum of six week

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

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