Job summary
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: £12.76 per hour, Refer a friend scheme 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 in the UK, Shift patterns include - 08:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 20:00 and 20:00 - 08:00, This position will be a zero hour contract and you must be flexible to work as and when required. A day in the life of a Care Assistant: Companionship - Providing support,
Main duties of the job
Agincare Homes Holdings is looking for a dedicated Care Assistant to join their team in Frome. This permanent role offers a salary of £12.76 per hour and provides a fantastic opportunity for those new to the care industry or those seeking a change from hospitality and retail. As part of the Agincare family, you will benefit from a refer-a-friend scheme, career development opportunities, and fully funded training up to QCF level 5. Agincare, celebrating 40 years of service, is committed to providing excellent care and support in over 170 locations across the UK. Responsibilities for this role include providing companionship, personal care, medication assistance, meal preparation, and support for social activities. Flexibility in working hours and a minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK are required. Join Agincare in making a difference in the lives of others.
About us
Agincare Homes Holdings, a family-owned care provider, celebrates 40 years of dedicated service in caring for communities across the UK. With over 5,500 team members and services spanning more than 170 locations, Agincare continues to grow and provide high-quality care and nursing home services, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care. As one of the UK's largest care providers, Agincare is committed to supporting vulnerable groups, including care leavers and the Armed Forces community, by offering guaranteed interviews and job opportunities. Agincare values diversity and is an equal opportunities employer. All services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained. With a strong commitment to professional development and support for employees, Agincare is a reputable leader in the care industry.
Details
- Date posted: 13 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £12.76 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1515867730
- Job locations: Agincare Homes Holdings, Frome, BA11 4DP, United Kingdom
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 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:
- £12.76 per hour
- Refer a friend scheme 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 in the UK
- Shit patterns include - 08:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 20:00 and 20:00 - 08:00
- This position will be a zero hour contract and you must be flexible to work as and when required.
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.
Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidlygrowing, family-ownedcare provider with more than5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew 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 locationsnationwide.As a signatory of theCare Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting 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 areregulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand 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
*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
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