Care Assistant - Females only

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.* Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join our team as a Care Assistant and help residents live with comfort, dignity, and joy. From daily support to meaningful moments, your kindness can make a real difference. Bring your compassion; well provide the training and support you need. What youll receive: Outstanding career development with funded training (up to QCF Level 5) 36 hours per week including alternate weekends Days and nights available Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000* Up to £12.76 per hour Blue Light Card discounts Company pension scheme On-demand pay What you will be doing: Provide personal care and support. Administer and record medication. Assist with daily living activities. Support activities and social engagement. Promote dignity, independence, and well-being. Deliver person-centred care as part of a team.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Agincare, you'll empower residents to live with comfort, dignity, and joy. The role involves offering personal care and support to women, administering medication, assisting with daily activities, and fostering social engagement. A critical part of your job is to promote dignity, independence, and an overall sense of well-being among residents. We offer a solid career path with funded training up to QCF Level 5 and benefits like Blue Light Card discounts and a refer-a-friend bonus. While the role necessitates prior experience, comprehensive training is also provided. Shifts cover a flexible schedule, including nights and alternate weekends.

About us

Agincare is a leading family-owned care provider in the UK, proudly serving communities for over 40 years. With a staff of more than 5,500 across 170 locations, Agincare is committed to high-quality care and support services. The organisation is a proud supporter of both the Care Leaver Covenant and the Armed Forces community, providing guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. Credibility in adult services is further reinforced by regulation through the CQC. Agincare takes pride in fostering an inclusive workplace, valuing applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Unfortunately, Agincare cannot currently offer visa sponsorship.

Details

• Date posted: 24 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.76 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1541445614
• Job locations: Agincare Homes Holdings, Gillingham, ME8 0NX, 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 our team as a Care Assistant and help residents live with comfort, dignity, and joy. From daily support to meaningful moments, your kindness can make a real difference. Bring your compassion; well provide the training and support you need.

• Outstanding career development with funded training (up to QCF Level 5)
• 36 hours per week including alternate weekends
• Days and nights available
• Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000*
• Up to £12.76 per hour
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay
• Provide personal care and support.
• Administer and record medication.
• Assist with daily living activities.
• Support activities and social engagement.
• Promote dignity, independence, and well-being.
• Deliver person-centred care as part of a team.
• Training provided
• Kind, compassionate and great with people
• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship)
• Opportunities Available:
• Care Assistant to work 36 hours per week to cover a mixture of day and night shifts to include working alternative weekends - day shifts are from 8am to 8pm and night shifts are from 8pm to 8am
• Bank Care Assistantwith the flexibilityto work as and when required to include, day, night and weekend shifts.
• Previous experience working in care is required for this role

Admiralty Care Home in Gillingham

Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/kent/admiralty-care-home/

Apply today and start a career where every day has purpose.

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 also 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.

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