Care Assistant

Job summary

Package Description: New Enhanced rate starting from £14! Looking for a role where your compassion can have a real impact? Join Bridport as a Home Care Assistant. Supporting people to remain independent and comfortable in their own homes is deeply rewarding. A career as a home carer is all about making a positive difference in someone's day. It can involve: 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. What We Offer: Fully funded professional training, qualifications and career development. Flexible contracts to suit you. Up to £14.20 per hour and paid mileage 32p per mile. Refer a friend earn up to £1,000. Blue Light discounts & pension scheme. You dont need previous care experience, as long as you bring: A warm and compassionate nature with great people skills and a positive, team-focused attitude. A full UK driving licence. Flexibility to work alternating weekends. A minimum of 12 months remain

Main duties of the job

Join Bridport as a Home Care Assistant with Agincare UK, and make a real impact through your compassion. Supporting people to remain independent and comfortable in their homes, a career as a home carer is deeply rewarding and positively impacts someone's day. The role involves helping individuals with daily routines, including household tasks and personal care, assisting with shopping, preparing meals, and providing companionship and conversation. It also involves assistance with medication. Agincare offers fully funded professional training, flexible contracts, up to £14.20 per hour, paid mileage, and benefits like Blue Light discounts and a pension scheme. No previous experience is necessary; bring a warm nature, great people skills, and a positive team attitude. A full UK driving licence is required, with the flexibility to work alternating weekends and at least 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK. Agincare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds.

About us

Agincare UK is a leading, family-owned care provider in the UK with over 40 years of experience supporting communities. They employ more than 5,500 team members nationwide and operate across more than 170 locations. Agincare is committed to delivering high-quality care and support services. They are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and the Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All adult services provided by Agincare are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and children's services are regulated by Ofsted. Agincare values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. While unable to offer visa sponsorship, they invite interested individuals to explore various career opportunities within the organization.

Details

• Date posted: 24 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14 to £14.20 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1541445615
• Job locations: Agincare UK, Bridport, DT6 3JP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

New Enhanced rate starting from £14!Looking for a role where your compassion can have a real impact?Join Bridport as a Home Care Assistant. Supporting people to remain independent and comfortable in their own homes is deeply rewarding. A career as a home carer is all about making a positive difference in someone's day.It can involve:

• 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
• Fully funded professional training, qualifications and career development
• Flexible contracts to suit you
• Up to £14.20 per hour and paid mileage 32p per mile
• Refer a friend earn up to £1,000*
• Blue Light discounts & pension scheme
• A warm and compassionate nature with great people skills and a positive, team-focused attitude
• A full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to work alternating weekends
• A minimum of 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK (please note we cannot offer sponsorship)

Join Agincare as a Home Care Assistant and help change lives, including your own.

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