Job requirements
Essential
1 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Previous experience working as a care assistant is required for this role. Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK; we cannot currently offer sponsorship.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
Package Description: A career where your kindness could brighten someone's day. Join our care home team as a Care Assistant and make a real difference in residents lives while building a rewarding career in care, no experience necessary. All you need is compassion and the right to work in the UK. Well provide fully funded training and excellent career development to help you grow. And the best part? Youll get just as much back, the gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you, plus: Youll receive: Outstanding career development with fully funded training and qualifications (up to QCF Level 5) 36 hours per week to include alternating weekends Days available Refer-a-Friend scheme earn up to £1,000* Up to £12.91 per hour Blue Light Card discounts Company pension scheme On-demand pay The role of a Care Assistant: Provide high-quality personal care and support to residents. Assist with medication administration and recording. Support residents with daily living activities and routines. Build meaningful relationships and provide companionship. Help enrich residents' lives through activities, hobbies, and social engagement. Promote residents' dignity, independence, and well-being.
Main duties of the job
Join our care home team as a Care Assistant and make a real difference in residents lives while building a rewarding career in care. No experience necessary, as all you need is compassion and the right to work in the UK. We provide fully funded training and excellent career development. As a Care Assistant, you will provide high-quality personal care and support to residents, assist with medication administration and recording, support residents with daily living activities and routines, build meaningful relationships, and help enrich residents' lives through engaging activities. Promoting residents' dignity, independence, and well-being is central to the role.
About us
For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. 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 committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. 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 also regulated by Ofsted.
Details
- Date posted: 15 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £12.91 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1564081015
- Job locations: Agincare Homes Holdings, Cheltenham, GL52 6YL, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
A career where your kindness could brighten someone's day
Join our care home team as a Care Assistant and make a real difference in residents lives while building a rewarding career in care, no experience necessary.
All you need is compassion and the right to work in the UK. Well provide fully funded training and excellent career development to help you grow.
And the best part? Youll get just as much back, the gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you, plus:
Youll receive:
- Outstanding career development with fully funded training and qualifications (up to QCF Level 5)
- 36 hours per week to include alternating weekends
- Days available
- Refer-a-Friend scheme earn up to £1,000*
- Up to £12.91 per hour
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Company pension scheme
- On-demand pay
The role of a Care Assistant:
- Provide high-quality personal care and support to residents.
- Assist with medication administration and recording.
- Support residents with daily living activities and routines.
- Build meaningful relationships and provide companionship.
- Help enrich residents' lives through activities, hobbies, and social engagement.
- Promote residents' dignity, independence, and well-being.
- Work as part of a caring team to deliver outstanding person-centred care
About you:
- Compassionate, patient and great with people
- Previous experience working as a care assistant is required for this role
- Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship)
- Able to work alternate weekends
Whether youre listening to residents wonderful life stories, helping with daily routines, or simply being a friendly face that brightens their day, youll be making a real difference to their lives.
Where you'll be working:
Click here to view the care home: Care & Nursing Home in Cheltenham Gloucester | Grevill House | AgincareCare Quality Commission Rating: 'Good'
Apply to be a Care Assistant, where compassion meets purpose.
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 also 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.
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