
Job summary
Package Description: We are looking for a compassionate, patient, and reliable Care and Support Assistant to provide dedicated support to one gentleman with autism. This role is primarily focused on building a trusting relationship with him, understanding his individual needs, and helping him to live a fulfilling, independent life. A key aspect of this role is developing and maintaining a positive, professional relationship with his family. You will liaise regularly with family members, communicating effectively, sharing relevant updates, and working collaboratively to ensure a consistent, person-centred approach that meets his needs and promotes his wellbeing. While your main responsibility will be supporting this individual, you will also be expected to provide care and support to other service users within the service as required. This includes promoting independence, assisting with daily living activities, supporting social and community engagement, and ensuring the wellbeing, dignity, and individual choices of everyone you support. What we offer
Main duties of the job
Package Description: We are looking for a compassionate, patient, and reliable Care and Support Assistant to provide dedicated support to one gentleman with autism. This role is primarily focused on building a trusting relationship with him, understanding his individual needs, and helping him to live a fulfilling, independent life. A key aspect of this role is developing and maintaining a positive, professional relationship with his family. You will liaise regularly with family members, communicating effectively, sharing relevant updates, and working collaboratively to ensure a consistent, person-centred approach that meets his needs and promotes his wellbeing. While your main responsibility will be supporting this individual, you will also be expected to provide care and support to other service users within the service as required. This includes promoting independence, assisting with daily living activities, supporting social and community engagement, and ensuring the wellbeing, dignity, and individual choices of everyone you support. What we offer includes outstanding career development with fully funded training, flexible contracts, Blue Light care discount package, company pension scheme, and on-demand pay.
About us
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.
Details
- Date posted: 11 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £12.75 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1535854982
- Job locations: Agincare UK, Taunton, TA1 3SA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
We are looking for a compassionate, patient, and reliable Care and Support Assistant to provide dedicated support to one gentleman with autism. This role is primarily focused on building a trusting relationship with him, understanding his individual needs, and helping him to live a fulfilling, independent life.
A key aspect of this role is developing and maintaining a positive, professional relationship with his family. You will liaise regularly with family members, communicating effectively, sharing relevant updates, and working collaboratively to ensure a consistent, person-centred approach that meets his needs and promotes his wellbeing.
While your main responsibility will be supporting this individual, you will also be expected to provide care and support to other service users within the service as required. This includes promoting independence, assisting with daily living activities, supporting social and community engagement, and ensuring the wellbeing, dignity, and individual choices of everyone you support.
What we offer
- Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5).
- Flexible contracts to work around you
- Up to £12.75 an hour
- Blue Light care discount package
- Company pension scheme
- On demand pay
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
- 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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- Above all, we're 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. Youll bring a warm, caring, and compassionate approach to supporting others, strong people skills, a supportive and team-focused mindset, a minimum of 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK, a full UK driving licence, and flexibility to work alternating weekends.
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