About this role
Job summary *Please note: This post is restricted to female applicants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This is because the role involves providing personal care to women, where it is necessary to preserve their dignity and privacy.* Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join us as a Home Care Assistant and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care No experience necessary Theres something truly special about helping others live with dignity and joy, especially in their own home. Whether its sharing a cup of tea and a good chat, helping with daily routines and personal care, or being that friendly face that brightens a clients morning; youre giving more than care youre giving connection. All you need is the compassion and the right to work in the UK and we will provide you with free fully funded training and offer outstanding career development. And the best part? You get just as much back. The gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you and: Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5). Flexible contracts to work around you Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000* Up to £14.50 an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile Blue Light care discount package Company pension scheme On demand pay About You You
Main duties of the job The Care Assistant role at Agincare UK in Eastbourne is a permanent position aimed at providing personal care to female clients. It requires no prior experience; only a passion for making a difference and the right to work in the UK. Agincare offers fully funded training and outstanding career development opportunities. The position emphasizes the joy and connection formed in aiding others to live with dignity in their own homes. Duties include assisting with daily routines, personal care, and being a friendly face to clients. Benefits include flexible contracts, a refer-a-friend scheme, competitive pay up to £14.50 per hour with mileage compensation, a Blue Light care discount, a company pension scheme, and on-demand pay. A genuine occupational requirement restricts applications to female applicants to preserve clients' dignity under the Equality Act 2010. Individuals must be compassionate, have a valid UK driving license, and alternate weekends are required.
About us Agincare UK is a leading care provider with over 40 years of experience in the industry. As a family-owned business, Agincare prides itself on delivering quality care and services, backed by more than 5,500 team members across 170 locations nationwide. The organisation offers various types of care including home care, nursing homes, live-in care, and specialised children's services. Agincare is committed to equality and diversity, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds. They support various communities such as care leavers, military service members, and are a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant. The company is regulated by the CQC and offers substantial career growth opportunities for those who want to pursue a rewarding career in care. Agincare also celebrates professional achievements and offers support and training to ensure the ongoing development of its staff, aiming to continuously improve and expand its services to better support the communities it serves.
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*Please note: This post is restricted to female applicants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.This is because the role involves providing personal care to women, where it is necessary to preserve their dignity and privacy.*
Could you be the reason someone smiles?Join us as a Home Care Assistant and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care No experience necessary
Theres something truly special about helping others live with dignity and joy, especially in their own home. Whether its sharing a cup of tea and a good chat, helping with daily routinesand personal care, or being that friendly facethat brightens a clients morning; youre giving more than care youre giving connection.
All you need is the compassion and the right to work in the UKand we will provide you with free fully funded training and offer outstanding career development.
And the best part? You get just as much back. The gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you and:
Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5). Flexible contracts to work around you Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000* Up to £14.50 an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile Blue Light care discount package Company pension scheme On demand payAbout You
You dont need to have previous experience or qualifications in care, whats important is you are passionate and motivated.If you want Job Satisfaction, where every day is truly different, our Care Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you.
No experience needed - We provide comprehensive training and, free of charge Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature A positive & professional team working ethos A minimum of 12 months on your right to work we currently cannot offer sponsorship Full UK driving licence Alternating weekends are required for this roleIf youve got a kind heart, a listening ear and a desire to make a clients world a little brighter, all while learning new valuable skills or continued development, wed love to have you join our team.
Become a Care Assistant, where compassion meets purpose.
Message us today or click the link below to apply - your next meaningful chapter starts here.
Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 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 nationwide.
As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting 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 CQC and Agincare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and 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
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
No experience needed - we provide comprehensive training and free of charge. Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature. A positive & professional team working ethos. A minimum of 12 months on your right to work we currently cannot offer sponsorship. Full UK driving licence. Alternating weekends are required for this role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Agincare
Address Agincare UK
Eastbourne
BN21 4RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)