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- Qualifications
No specific qualifications required; caring nature and right attitude are essential
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Job summary
Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join us as a Home Care Assistant in Whitley Court, and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care. 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 routines and personal care, or being that friendly face that brightens a clients morning, youre giving more than care youre giving connection. And the best part? You get just as much back. The gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you. What we offer 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* £12.75 an hour Blue Light care discount package Company pension scheme On demand pay The Role of a Home Carer: Supporting people with their daily routines, including household tasks and personal care Helping with shopping, preparing nutritious meals, and making a comforting cup of tea Providing companionship, a listening ear, and friendly conversation Helping with medication About you: Above all, were looking for someone kind, compassionate, and genuinely passionate about helping others.
Main duties of the job
Join us as a Home Care Assistant in Whitley Court and make a real difference in people's lives while building a rewarding career in care. As a Home Care Assistant, you'll be supporting individuals with their daily routines, including household tasks and personal care. The role involves helping with shopping, preparing nutritious meals, and offering companionship with a listening ear and friendly conversation. No previous care experience or qualifications are necessary as we provide full training. We're looking for someone kind, compassionate, and passionate about helping others. The position offers outstanding career development, flexible contracts, and benefits like a £12.75 hourly rate, a Blue Light care discount package, and a company pension scheme. Applicants should have a supportive, professional, and team-focused mindset and preferably a UK driving license.
About us
Agincare is one of the UKs leading care providers with over 40 years of experience. As a family-owned business, Agincare delivers high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations, employing over 5,500 team members nationwide. The organisation is dedicated to supporting communities and places a significant emphasis on values such as dignity and respect in care provision. Agincare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. While the company supports the Care Leaver Covenant and the Armed Forces community, it is unable to offer visa sponsorship at present. The organisation's dedication to delivering the highest standards of care is further reinforced by its adherence to regulations by bodies like the CQC and Ofsted.
Details
- Date posted: 12 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £12.75 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 1536222157
- Job locations: Agincare UK, Paignton, TQ4 5PL, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Package Description: Could you be the reason someone smiles?
Join us as a Home Care Assistant in Whitley Court, and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care.
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 routines and personal care, or being that friendly face that brightens a clients morning, youre giving more than care youre giving connection.
- 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*
- £12.75 an hour
- Blue Light care discount package
- Company pension scheme
- On demand pay
- Supporting people with their daily routines, including household tasks and personal care
- Helping with shopping, preparing nutritious meals, and making a comforting cup of tea
- Providing companionship, a listening ear, and friendly conversation
- Helping with medication
Above all, were looking for someone kind, compassionate, and genuinely passionate about helping others.You dont need previous care experience or qualifications; if you have the right attitude and a caring nature, we can teach you the rest.
- A warm, caring, and compassionate approach to supporting others
- Strong people skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships
- A supportive, professional, and team-focused mindset
- A minimum of 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK (please note we are currently unable to offer sponsorship)
- A full UK driving licence (Preferred)
- Flexibility to work alternating weekends
If youve got a kind heart, a listening ear, and a desire to make a clients world a little brighterwhile learning new, valuable skills and continuing your developmentwed love you to join our team.
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 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.
If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers
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