Care Assistant

Job description

This is a rewarding role as a Care Assistant at Agincare Homes Holdings, a family-run business that has been providing care and support since 1986. The role involves providing companionship, personal care, medication support, meal assistance, and social activities to clients in a caring and professional manner. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers and offers a guaranteed interview to them.

Main duties of the jobAs a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive care and support to clients in the Agincare Homes. This includes assisting with personal care tasks, medication management, meal preparation, and engaging clients in social activities. You will work closely with the care team to ensure the wellbeing and independence of the clients. The role requires a flexible schedule, with shifts available during the day, evening, and night.

About usAgincare Homes Holdings is a family-run business that has been providing care and support to people since 1986. They are one of the largest care providers in the UK, with over 4,500 team members and more than 100 locations across England, including care homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers and providing opportunities for their career development.

Job responsibilitiesPackage 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 Care Assistant

Where you'll be working

Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/somerset/critchill-court-care-home/?utm_source=Online&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=critchillgooglebusinessprofile&utm_term=gbp&utm_content=critchill

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy:

£12.21 per hour

Refer a friend scheme up to£1000*

Fully funded training up to QCF level 5

Company pension scheme

On demand pay

What is required from you?

A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK

Must be flexible to work full time

We have part time and full time positions available on day and night shifts

Shit pattern - 08:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 20:00 and 20:00 - 08:00

A day in the life of a Care Assistant

Companionship - Providing support, companionship, communication and engagement

Personal care-supporting with a wash bath or shower and supporting the client with dressing and oral care.

Medication-Prompting, assisting or administering medications and creams.

Meals Supporting the client with healthy meals, snacks and beverages.

Domestic tasks- light cleaning tasks.

Mobility - Supporting the client to live as independently as possible with their mobility.

Social activities- Trips out, social engagements and activities within the home.

About 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

Person SpecificationQualifications

No specific qualifications are required, but a minimum of 12 months' right to work in the UK is necessary. Agincare provides fully funded training up to QCF level 5 to support the professional development of their care assistants.

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Frome

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English