# Care Assistant - Females only > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Agincare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant-females-only/ddd8f58a-47cc-4996-b8c4-542ef6c8c928 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant-females-only/ddd8f58a-47cc-4996-b8c4-542ef6c8c928.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Agincare - **Town:** Weymouth - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £12.76 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-16T12:41:22.820Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/L0014-26-1230?employerCode=L0014 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1527343888&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### 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. Pro... ### Main duties of the job Join our team as a Care Assistant and help residents live with comfort, dignity, and joy. This role involves providing personal care and supporting women, and only female applicants are eligible under a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under the Equality Act 2010. As a Care Assistant, you'll be working in Admiralty Care Home in Gillingham, providing personal care, administering medication, assisting with daily living activities, and supporting social engagements. You will receive outstanding career development with funded training, work 36 hours per week including alternate weekends, and enjoy additional benefits such as a company pension scheme and a Blue Light Card for discounts. ### About us Agincare is a family-owned care provider with over 40 years of experience in supporting communities across the UK. With more than 5,500 team members nationwide, Agincare delivers high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. They are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds. Agincare supports the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community by offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. They are unable to offer visa sponsorship currently. All adult services are regulated by the CQC, and children's services are regulated by Ofsted. ### Details - Date posted: 16 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £12.76 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 1527343888 - 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. 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. What youll bring: - 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 42 hours per week to cover day shifts only from 8am to 8pm to include working alternative weekends - Care Assistant to work 42 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 - Previous experience working in care is required for this role - Able to work alternate weekends 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. ADGSP ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Training provided, minimum 12 months right to work in the UK, previous experience working in care required ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.