# Care Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Agincare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant/2046145e-8907-4ce2-b8bf-bdf473edcd2a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant/2046145e-8907-4ce2-b8bf-bdf473edcd2a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Agincare - **Location:** Agincare UK, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1EZ, United Kingdom - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Care support worker - **Salary:** Depends on experience - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-11-15T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-16T18:02:28.868Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/L0014-26-1994 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1564678690&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier - **Employer website:** https://www.agincare.com/ ## Job Content ### Job summary Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join us as a Home Care Assistant in/at (location) 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 £500 welcome bonus* and Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000* Up to \[Hourly rate\] an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile 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 mediation About you: 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. ### Main duties of the job Join us as a Home Care Assistant and make a real difference in caring for others. The role involves helping people with daily routines, such as household tasks and personal care, enriching their lives by offering companionship and support. Being a source of joy, youll also assist with shopping, preparing meals, and ensuring that medication is administered correctly. The position offers outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications up to QCF level 5, flexible contracts, a £500 welcome bonus, and a refer-a-friend scheme. Benefits include a Blue Light care discount package and a company pension scheme. ### About us Agincare is a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. With close to 6000 team members and expanding every day, Agincare continues to strengthen its services through recent care home developments and the launch of its new not-for-profit Childrens Services. 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 England. As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers, service leavers, and members of the military community by offering guaranteed interviews. It is also proud to be an equal opportunities employer. ### Details - Date posted: 16 October 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage. - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Part-time - Reference number: 1564678690 - Job locations: Agincare UK, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1EZ, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Package Description: Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join us as a Home Care Assistant in/at (location) 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 - £500 welcome bonus*andRefer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000* - Up to \[Hourly rate\] an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile - 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 - Flexibility to work alternating weekends If youve got a kind heart, a listening ear, and a desire to make a clients world a little brighter while learning new, valuable skills and continuing your development wed love you to join our team. Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-ownedcare provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew 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 across England. 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 Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community. All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand 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 ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - No previous care experience or qualifications are required. A kind, compassionate nature and the ability to build meaningful relationships are essential. A full UK driving licence is needed and flexibility to work alternating weekends. ## 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.