About this role
Job summary Looking for a role where your compassion can have a real impact? Join (location) as a Home Care Assistant. Supporting people to remain independent and comfortable in their own homes is deeply rewarding. A career as a home carer is all about making a positive difference in someone's day. It can involve: Supporting people with their daily routines, including household tasks and personal care Helping with shopping, preparing nutritious meals, and making a comforting cup of tea Providing companionship, a listening ear, and friendly conversation Helping with medication What We Offer: £500 welcome bonus* Fully funded professional training, qualifications and career development Flexible contracts to suit you Up to [£hourly rate] per hour and paid mileage 32p per mile Refer a friend earn up to £1,000* Blue Light discounts & pension scheme You dont need previous care experience, as long as you bring: A warm and compassionate nature with great people skills and a positive, team-focused attitude A full UK driving licence Flexibility to work alternating weekends A minimum of 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK (please note we cannot offer sponsorship) Join Agincare as a Home Care Assistant and help change lives, including your own
Main duties of the job The role of a Female Care Assistant at Agincare involves supporting people to remain independent and comfortable in their own homes. The position includes helping with daily routines such as household tasks, personal care, shopping, preparing meals, and providing companionship. Successful candidates will receive a £500 welcome bonus along with fully funded professional training, and career development opportunities. Flexible contracts are offered, along with up to a competitive hourly rate and paid mileage. No previous care experience is necessary. However, candidates should possess a warm and compassionate nature with great people skills, a positive team-focused attitude, a full UK driving license, flexibility to work alternating weekends, and at least 12 months remaining on their right to work in the UK. Note that this role is restricted to female applicants only under the Equality Act 2010, as the personal care needs to maintain dignity and privacy for women.
About us Agincare UK is one of the country's leading family-owned care providers, with more than 5,500 team members across over 170 locations nationwide. For 40 years, Agincare has proudly supported communities across the UK by delivering high-quality care and support services. They are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and firmly support the Care Leaver Covenant and the Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All their adult services are regulated by the CQC, and children's services by Ofsted. Agincare encourages applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, although they do not offer visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who feel this specific job might not be the right fit are invited to explore other vacancies on the Agincare careers page.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Looking for a role where your compassion can have a real impact?
Join (location) as a Home Care Assistant.
Supporting people to remain independent and comfortable in their own homes is deeply rewarding. A career as a home carer is all about making a positive difference in someone's day.
It can involve:
Supporting people with their daily routines, including household tasks and personal care Helping with shopping, preparing nutritious meals, and making a comforting cup of tea Providing companionship, a listening ear, and friendly conversation Helping with medicationWhat We Offer: £500 welcome bonus* Fully funded professional training, qualifications and career development Flexible contracts to suit you Up to [£hourly rate] per hour and paid mileage 32p per mile Refer a friend earn up to £1,000* Blue Light discounts & pension schemeYou dont need previous care experience, as long as you bring:
A warm and compassionate nature with great people skills and a positive, team-focused attitude A full UK driving licence Flexibility to work alternating weekends A minimum of 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK (please note we cannot offer sponsorship)Join Agincare as a Home Care Assistant and help change lives, including your own
*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.
About usFor 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.
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
A warm and compassionate nature with great people skills, a positive, team-focused attitude, a full UK driving licence, flexibility to work alternating weekends, a minimum of 12 months remaining on the right to work in the UK.
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
Bristol
BS5 8AU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)