Care Assistant- Female Only

Job summary

*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.* Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join us as a Home Care Assistant and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care No experience necessary 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 routinesand personal care, or being that friendly facethat brightens a clients morning; youre giving more than care youre giving connection. All you need is the compassion and the right to work in the UKand we will provide you with free fully funded training and offer outstanding career development. And the best part? You get just as much back. The gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you and: Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training

Main duties of the job

This role at Agincare UK is open to female applicants only due to a Genuine Occupational Requirement related to providing personal care to women, ensuring the preservation of dignity and privacy. The position of a Home Care Assistant offers an opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives and requires no prior experience. The role involves assisting clients with daily routines and personal care while providing a friendly presence that fosters a sense of connection. Successful candidates will receive free, fully funded training and career development opportunities. The position offers flexible contracts, a salary of up to £14.50 per hour, mileage reimbursement, and various benefits, including a pension scheme and on-demand pay. A valid UK driving license and a minimum 12 months right to work in the UK are necessary for this role.

About us

Agincare UK is a family-owned care provider celebrating 40 years in the industry. It employs over 5,500 team members and continues to expand services with new care home developments and a not-for-profit Childrens Services branch. As one of the UKs largest care providers, Agincare provides a range of services, including care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care at over 170 locations nationwide. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers and the Armed Forces community, ensuring equal opportunities for individuals from all backgrounds. All services are regulated by the CQC, and while Agincare promotes equal opportunities employment, they currently do not offer visa sponsorship.

Details

• Date posted: 31 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1543882208
• Job locations: Agincare UK, Eastbourne, BN21 4RB, United Kingdom

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.*

Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join us as a Home Care Assistant and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care No experience necessary

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 routinesand personal care, or being that friendly facethat brightens a clients morning; youre giving more than care youre giving connection.

All you need is the compassion and the right to work in the UKand we will provide you with free fully funded training and offer outstanding career development.

And the best part? You get just as much back. The gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you and:

• Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5).
• Flexible contracts to work around you
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*
• Up to £14.50 an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile
• Blue Light care discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

About You

You dont need to have previous experience or qualifications in care, whats important is you are passionate and motivated. If you want Job Satisfaction, where every day is truly different, our Care Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you.

• No experience needed - We provide comprehensive training and, 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
• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work we currently cannot offer sponsorship
• Full UK driving licence
• Alternating weekends are required for this role

If youve got a kind heart, a listening ear and a desire to make a clients world a little brighter, all while learning new valuable skills or continued development, wed love to have you join our team.

Become a Care Assistant, where compassion meets purpose.

Message us today or click the link below to apply - your next meaningful chapter starts here.

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