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Bank Care AssistantNHS

Lydney, GL15 5BB Bank £12.91
Posted 25 September 2026 Closing date 25 October 2026
Lydney Rail Station (0.9 miles, direct) Lydney Town (Dean Forest Railway) (0.6 miles, direct) May Lane Bus Station (7.5 miles, direct)

Job summary

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 Nights Where you'll be working Rodley House - Harrison Way, Lydney GL15 5BB Care Home in Gloucestershire | Care Home Gloucestershire Rodley House | Agincare As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy: £12.91 per hour Refer a friend scheme 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 in the UK This is a bank position, so you must be flexible to work as and when required Day and night bank roles available 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 adm

Main duties of the job

The role of a Bank Care Assistant at Agincare involves a variety of responsibilities aimed at supporting residents and ensuring their well-being. Key duties include providing companionship and engagement, assisting with personal care such as bathing, dressing, and oral care, administering medications, and supporting residents with meals, mobility, and social activities. Agincare offers various benefits to its employees, including a competitive hourly wage of £12.91, a refer-a-friend scheme worth up to £1000, outstanding career development opportunities, fully funded training up to QCF level 5, a Blue Light care discount package, a company pension scheme, and on-demand pay. The position requires flexibility to work as and when required, covering both day and night shifts. Agincare ensures a supportive and regulated working environment, celebrating 40 years of service with a mission to care for communities across England. They offer exciting opportunities for career growth in a rapidly expanding organization, offering equal employment opportunities and valuing diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Job description

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?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 Nights

Where you'll be workingRodley House - Harrison Way, Lydney GL15 5BB

Care Home in Gloucestershire | Care Home Gloucestershire Rodley House | Agincare

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy:

  • £12.91 per hour
  • Refer a friend scheme 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 in the UK
  • This is a bank position, so you must be flexible to work as and when required
  • Day and night bank roles available

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 Us:

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers

About us

Agincare is a family-owned care provider, actively celebrating 40 years of dedication to serving communities across England. With a workforce of nearly 6000 employees and continuous growth, Agincare is one of the UK's largest care providers. They operate in over 170 locations, delivering a comprehensive range of services, including care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care. Agincare is committed to supporting the Care Leaver Covenant and the Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and military community members. They are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Agincare places a strong emphasis on career development and training, ensuring that employees have access to fully funded training up to QCF level 5 along with a Blue Light care discount package. Their services are regulated by the CQC, maintaining a high standard of care and compliance across all operations.

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