About this role
Job summary 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 Home Care Assistant Where you'll be working Tennyson, Elizabeth House, Kilkenny As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £12.75 per Hour 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 Include any specifications regarding experience, car driver Full time and Part time hours available Week 1- Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10pm-7am Week 2- Thursday and Friday 10pm-7am 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.
Main duties of the job Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Agincare offers an opportunity as a Home Care Assistant, whether you are an experienced care professional or looking for a fresh start from hospitality or retail. This position involves working in Taunton, specifically at locations like Tennyson, Elizabeth House, and Kilkenny. The role offers a salary of £12.75 per hour, with benefits including a refer-a-friend scheme, career development, fully funded training up to QCF level 5, a Blue Light discount package, a company pension scheme, and on-demand pay. The position requires individuals with a minimum of 12 months on their right to work. Full-time and part-time hours are available, with shifts from 10 pm to 7 am. Responsibilities include assisting customers with personal care, medication, domestic duties, meal preparation, shopping, and companionship. Driving license and use of own car are required, but previous experience isn't necessary as training is provided. Good people skills, empathy, and a caring nature are essential traits for applicants.
About us Agincare is a family-run business that has been providing care and support since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, the company is one of the UKs largest care providers and continues to expand. Agincare operates over 100 locations across England, including care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices. They are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant, committed to supporting care leavers in living independently. Agincare offers a guaranteed interview to care leavers, promoting career opportunities. The company emphasizes equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. All care services provided by Agincare are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), ensuring high standards of care delivery. By joining Agincare, employees become part of a dedicated team focused on improving the lives of individuals in their communities.
Job description Job responsibilities 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 Home Care Assistant
Where you'll be working
Tennyson ,Elizabeth House ,KilkennyAs an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
£12.75 per Hour 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 payWhat is required from you?
A minimum of 12 months on your right to work Include any specifications regarding experience, car driverWhat is required from you?
A minimum of 12 months on your right to work Include any specifications regarding experience, car driver etc Full time and Part time hours available Week 1- Thursday, Friday , Saturday 10pm-7am Week 2- Thursday and Friday 10pm-7amA 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 dont need to have previous experience or qualifications in care, whats 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.
Driving license and use of own car is required for this role No experience necessary - We provide comprehensive training, 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 Aligned to our company valuesAbout Agincare
Were a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.
With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs 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
Where you'll be working
Tennyson ,Elizabeth House ,KilkennyAs an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
£12.75 per Hour 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 payWhat is required from you?
A minimum of 12 months on your right to work Include any specifications regarding experience, car driver
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A minimum of 12 months on your right to work, driving license and use of own car.
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
Taunton
TA1 2FF
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)