Senior Care Assistant

Job summary

Your kindness could brighten someones day! Join us as a Senior Care Assistant at Whitley Court, and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care. Every day, you'll help people live independently and with dignity in their own homes. Whether you're supporting personal care, assisting with daily routines, or simply sharing a friendly conversation, you'll provide more than care, you'll provide companionship and reassurance. And the best part? The smiles, gratitude, and knowledge that you've made a genuine difference in someone's day. What we offer Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5). Flexible contracts to work around you Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000* Up to £12.90 an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile Blue Light care discount package Company pension scheme On demand pay About the role: Provide high-quality personal and domestic care to clients in their own homes. Support and mentor new members of the care team. Carry out occasional spot checks to help maintain care standards. Build positive relationships with clients and their families. Ideal for experienced Care Assistants looking to progress their career.

Main duties of the job

Join us as a Senior Care Assistant at Whitley Court, where every day, you'll make a meaningful difference while building a rewarding career in care. You'll help people live independently and with dignity in their own homes. Whether supporting personal care, assisting with daily routines, or sharing a conversation, you'll provide companionship and reassurance. Enjoy outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications up to QCF level 5. Flexible contracts are available to work around you, and you can earn up to £12.90 an hour with mileage paid. A Blue Light care discount package and a company pension scheme are offered. Provide high-quality personal and domestic care, support and mentor new members, and maintain care standards. This role is ideal for experienced Care Assistants looking to progress.

About us

Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK for 40 years and is one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers. They deliver high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations with over 5,500 team members nationwide. They are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, providing guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All their adult services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and their children's services are regulated by Ofsted. Agincare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Details

• Date posted: 27 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.90 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 1542530084
• Job locations: Agincare UK, Paignton, TQ4 5PL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Your kindness could brighten someones day!

Join us as a Senior Care Assistant at Whitley Court, and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care.

Every day, you'll help people live independently and with dignity in their own homes.Whether you're supporting personal care, assisting with daily routines, or simply sharing a friendly conversation, you'll provide more than care, you'll provide companionship and reassurance.

And the best part? The smiles, gratitude, and knowledge that you've made a genuine difference in someone's day.

• Whitley Court
• https://www.agincare.com/home-care/extra-care-housing-schemes/devon/extra-care-housing-in-devon-whitley-court/
• Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5).
• Flexible contracts to work around you
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*
• Up to £12.90 an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile
• Blue Light care discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay
• Provide high-quality personal and domestic care to clients in their own homes.
• Support and mentor new members of the care team.
• Carry out occasional spot checks to help maintain care standards.
• Build positive relationships with clients and their families.
• Ideal for experienced Care Assistants looking to progress their career.
• Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature
• A minimum of 12 months' care experience, compassion, and a positive attitude - NVQ level 2 is preferable
• Full UK driving licence (Preferred)
• Availability to work 40 hours per week with flexible shifts between 7am 10pm and alternating weekends
• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work we currently cannot offer sponsorship

If youve got a kind heart, a listening ear and a desire to make a clients world a little brighter, wed love to have you 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