Care Assistant

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.

Main duties of the job

The role of a Care and Support Assistant at Agincare UK is centered around providing dedicated support to a gentleman with autism. This involves not only building a trusting relationship with him but also working closely with his family to ensure a consistent person-centred approach. Additionally, the assistant is expected to support other service users as needed, promoting independence, assisting with daily activities, and facilitating social engagement. The job requires a compassionate and caring attitude, with no previous experience necessary as training is provided. Flexibility, strong communication skills, and the ability to work alternate weekends are key requirements.

About us

Agincare UK is one of the nation's leading family-owned care providers, with over 40 years of experience supporting communities across the UK. The company boasts a team of over 5,500 members nationwide, dedicated to delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. Agincare is committed to inclusivity and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. As proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, they offer guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. Regulated by the CQC and Ofsted, Agincare continues to uphold its reputation for excellence in adult and children's services.

Details

• Date posted: 10 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.75 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1525412650
• Job locations: Agincare UK, Wellington, TA21 8JN, 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