About this role
Job summary
Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join us as a Home Care Assistant in Brighton and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care. 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. *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* And the best part? You get just as much back. The gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you.
What we offer
- Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5).
- Flexible contracts to work around you Up to £13.40 an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile Blue Light care discount pac
Main duties of the job
- Join Agincare UK as a Home Care Assistant in Brighton to make a positive impact on the lives of our clients.
- This role involves supporting people in their daily routines, helping with household tasks, personal care, shopping, and providing companionship.
- No previous healthcare experience is necessary as comprehensive training is provided.
- We are looking for individuals who are kind, compassionate, and eager to learn.
A full UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle, and flexibility to work alternating weekends are required. Please note this position is restricted to female applicants to preserve client dignity and privacy. We offer career development opportunities, a salary of up to £13.40 per hour, a Blue Light care discount package, and flexible contracts to fit your lifestyle. Join us and help make clients' worlds a little brighter while learning valuable skills.
About us
Agincare UK is one of the leading family-owned care providers in the UK, employing over 5,500 team members across more than 170 locations. For 40 years, Agincare has been dedicated to supporting communities and providing high-quality care and support services. The company offers various adult and children's services, regulated by the CQC and Ofsted respectively. Agincare is a proud supporter of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. The organisation is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences, although it cannot currently offer visa sponsorship. Agincare continues to influence UK care services positively, helping individuals live with dignity and joy in their own homes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description
- Could you be the reason someone smiles?
- 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
- And the best part? You get just as much back. The gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you.
What we offer
- Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5).
- Flexible contracts to work around you
- Up to £13.40 an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile
- Blue Light care discount package
- Company pension scheme
- On demand pay
The Role of a Home Carer
- 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
About you
- Above all, were looking for someone kind, compassionate, and genuinely passionate about helping others!
Youll bring
- No previous healthcare experience required - We provide comprehensive training, free of charge
- A warm, caring, and compassionate approach to supporting others
- Strong people skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships
- A supportive, professional, and team-focused mindset
- A minimum of 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK (please note we are currently unable to offer sponsorship)
- Flexibility to work alternating weekends
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
If youve got a kind heart, a listening ear, and a desire to make a clients world a little brighter while learning new, valuable skills and continuing your development wed love you to join our team.
About us
- For 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
- No previous healthcare experience required. Comprehensive training provided. Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle required. Flexibility to work alternating weekends.
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
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)