About this role
Job summary Package Description: *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.* Want a role where your compassion has real impact? Supporting people to remain independent and comfortable in their own homes is deeply rewarding. Youll help with personal care, assist with everyday tasks, and provide comfort and reassurance, making a meaningful impact on their daily lives. What We Offer Fully funded professional training, qualifications and career development Flexible contracts to suit you Up to £13.40 per hour and paid mileage 32p per mile Refer a friend earn up to £1,000* Blue Light discounts & pension scheme What the role requires from you Full UK driving licence required Alternate weekend work required Non-UK nationals must have the right to work in the UK with at least 12 months left on their visa, please note presently we are unable to offer sponsorship No experience? No problem All you need is kindness well provide full, free training and support your career growth all the way to QCF Level 5 Join Agincare as a Home Care Assistant and help change lives, including your own. Apply now and start your meaningful journey with Agincare. Agincare is pr
Main duties of the job This Care Assistant role at Agincare UK located in Woking is a permanent opportunity with an offering of up to £13.40 per hour. It is specifically for female applicants due to Genuine Occupational Requirements (GOR) under the Equality Act 2010 as the role involves personal care for women. The position promises impactful work, helping individuals maintain independence and comfort in their homes by assisting with personal care and daily tasks. Agincare provides fully funded professional training and career development opportunities. This role requires a full UK driving licence and the willingness to work alternate weekends. For non-UK nationals, right to work in the UK for at least 12 more months is required, though no sponsorship is available. There is no need for prior experience, as full training is provided, allowing for career growth up to QCF Level 5 qualifications. Additional incentives include paid mileage, potential referral earnings, and access to pension schemes and discounts. Agincare, a family-owned care provider with over 5,500 team members, is noted for 40 years of community care and offers equal opportunities for applicants of diverse backgrounds.
About us Agincare UK is a family-owned care provider celebrating 40 years of service, and one of the UKs largest, employing over 5,500 people. They offer a range of care solutions across 170 locations nationwide including care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care. Known for its commitment to providing quality care services, Agincare values employee development, offering fully funded training and qualifications from entry-level to QCF Level 5. They actively support diverse communities, emphasizing the importance of compassion and dignity in care work. Apart from healthcare services, Agincare engages in various community support initiatives and is a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, ensuring support for care leavers. Additionally, Agincare holds alliances with the Armed Forces community and offers guaranteed interviews to service leavers. Every service adheres to the CQC regulations, and while sponsorship is currently unavailable, Agincare encourages applying candidates from varied backgrounds to explore opportunities aligning with their care-focused reputation.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
*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.*
Want a role where yourcompassion has real impact?Supporting people to remain independent and comfortable in their own homes is deeply rewarding.Youll help with personal care, assist with everyday tasks, and provide comfort and reassurance, making a meaningful impact on their daily lives.
What We Offer
Fully funded professional training, qualifications and career development Flexible contracts to suit you Up to £13.40 per hour and paid mileage 32p per mile Refer a friend earn up to £1,000* Blue Light discounts & pension schemeWhat the role requires from you
Full UK driving licence required Alternate weekend work required Non-UK nationals must have the right to work in the UK with at least 12 months left on their visa, please note presently we are unable to offer sponsorship No experience? No problemAll you need is kindness well provide full, free training and support your career growth all the way to QCF Level 5Join Agincare as a Home Care Assistant and help change lives, including your own.
Apply now and start your meaningful journey with Agincare.
Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years 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 as Agincare provides all necessary training. However, applicants must have a full UK driving licence and, if applicable, the right to work in the UK with at least 12 months remaining on their visa.
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
Woking
GU21 5DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)