About this role
Job summary The position of Care Assistant at Agincare UK in Brighton is a permanent role offering up to £13.40 per hour. This role is specifically for female applicants under the Genuine Occupational Requirement as per the Equality Act 2010 due to the nature of personal care tasks for women. As a Home Care Assistant, you will be making a substantial difference in clients' lives without necessarily having any prior experience in care. Agincare provides comprehensive training and exceptional career development opportunities, making this an ideal job for those looking to break into the care industry while making a meaningful impact on others' lives.
Main duties of the job Join us as a Home Care Assistant at Agincare UK and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in careno experience necessary. There's something truly special about helping others live with dignity and joy, especially in their own homes. Whether it's sharing a cup of tea and a good chat, helping with daily routines and personal care, or being that friendly face that brightens a client's morning, you're giving more than care; you're giving connection. All you need is compassion and the right to work in the UK, and we will provide you with free fully funded training and outstanding career development.
About us Agincare UK is a family-owned care provider celebrating 40 years of service, with over 5,500 team members. As one of the UK's largest care providers, Agincare offers a wide range of services, including care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide. Committed to growth and expansion, Agincare is introducing new services and recently launched not-for-profit Children's Services. It is an equal opportunities employer encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, Agincare supports care leavers, the Armed Forces community, and is a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant.
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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 £13.40 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 strongempathy, with a caring andcompassionate nature A positive & professional team working ethos A minimum of 12 months on your right to work we currently cannot offer sponsorship 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 Forcescommunity 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 specific qualifications are required. Whats important is you are passionate and motivated. The company provides fully funded training and qualifications up to QCF level 5.
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
Brighton
BN1 1EA
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)