# Care Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Agincare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant/9901e191-b1f6-4c87-8b6a-115acab68043 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/care-assistant/9901e191-b1f6-4c87-8b6a-115acab68043.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Agincare - **Town:** Weymouth - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £12.75 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-23T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-23T12:20:09.044Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/L0014-26-1019?employerCode=L0014 ## Job Content ### Job summary Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced care professional looking for a change? You may be new to care or looking for a new challenge away from hospitality and retail. Come and join the Agincare family as a Home Care Assistant Where you'll be working Extra Care Housing in Devon | Whitley Court | Agincare Whitley Court As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy £12.75 per hour Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000* Outstanding career development Fully funded training up to QCF level 5 Blue Light care discount package Company pension scheme On demand pay What is required from you? A minimum of 12 months on your right to work A warm and compassionate nature with great people skills and a positive, team-focused attitude Flexibility to work alternating weekends A day in the life of a home care assistant As a Care Assistant, you will help support our customers in a variety of ways depending on their needs. This could include providing personal care, administering medication, light domestic duties, preparing meals and snacks, shopping and companionship. ### Main duties of the job Agincare is looking for enthusiastic individuals for the role of Care Assistant in Paignton. Whether you are experienced or new to the care industry, this is a remarkable opportunity to make a significant impact. As a Care Assistant, responsibilities include offering personal care, administering medication, aiding with domestic tasks, and providing companionship. The position promises a fulfilling career path, along with attractive benefits like a competitive hourly wage, training support, and various discount packages. The job seeks candidates with a compassionate nature, effective people skills, and team-oriented perspectives. Importantly, the role embraces flexibility, like alternating weekend shifts, making it ideal for adaptable individuals who align with Agincare's core values of empathy and compassionate service. No prior experience in care is necessary, as comprehensive, cost-free training is provided. This ensures you are fully equipped to thrive in this rewarding field, emphasizing the right attitude over experience. ### About us Agincare is a renowned family-run business committed to delivering top-quality care and support since 1986. With a workforce of over 4,500 team members, the company stands as one of the UK's largest care providers, continually expanding its reach. The organisation operates over 100 locations across England, including care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices. Agincare is deeply entrenched in values centered around compassion, person-centered care, and positive community impact. Significantly, the company is a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, underlining its dedication to supporting care leavers towards independent living. With a steadfast commitment to equality and inclusivity, Agincare encourages applications from all sections of society, reinforcing its principles of diversity and equal opportunities. Additionally, all care services under its management are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), ensuring adherence to top care standards. ### Details - Date posted: 23 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £12.75 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Part-time - Reference number: 1519998157 - Job locations: Agincare UK, Paignton, TQ4 5PL, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Package Description: Package Description Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced care professional looking for a change? You may be new to care or looking for a new challenge away from hospitality and retail. Come and join the Agincare family as a Home Care Assistant Where you'll be working - Extra Care Housing in Devon | Whitley Court | Agincare - Whitley Court As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy - £12.75 per hour - Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000* - Outstanding career development - Fully funded training up to QCF level 5 - Blue Light care discount package - Company pension scheme - On demand pay What is required from you? - A minimum of 12 months on your right to work - A warm and compassionate nature with great people skills and a positive, team-focused attitude - Flexibility to work alternating weekends A day in the life of a home care assistant As a Care Assistant, you will help support our customers in a variety of ways depending on their needs.This could include providing personal care, administering medication, light domestic duties, preparing meals and snacks, shopping and companionship. About You You dont need to have previous experience or qualifications in care, whats important is you are passionate and motivated and you want to help in your community.If you want Job Satisfaction and a job where every day is different, our Care Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you. - No experience necessary - We provide comprehensive training, free of charge - Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature - A positive & professional team working ethos - Aligned to our company values About Agincare Were a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices. Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently.We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities. All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all. *Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - No experience necessary - We provide comprehensive training, free of charge. Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature. A positive & professional team working ethos. Aligned to our company values. ## 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.