Senior Care Assistant


Location
Andover, England
Salary
Negotiable
Profession
Care support worker
Deadline
26 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
27 Aug 2026
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Job requirements

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Essential

1 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Qualifications

    Good people skills, strong empathy, caring and compassionate nature, minimum of 12 months' care experience, preferable NVQ level 2, full UK driving license, access to own car, availability for flexible shifts and alternating weekends, minimum of 12 months on right to work in the UK.

Desirable

Not listed in the available specification.

Job summary

Your kindness could brighten someones day! Join us as a Senior Care Assistant at Andover, 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 £13.70 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

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at Andover, you will play a key role in helping individuals live independently and with dignity in their own homes. The position involves supporting personal care, assisting with daily routines, and offering companionship. Key responsibilities include providing high-quality personal and domestic care, mentoring new care team members, and maintaining care standards through spot checks. Agincare offers outstanding career development, with opportunities for fully funded professional training and qualifications up to QCF level 5. Additional benefits include flexible contracts, a referral scheme, and competitive hourly pay. Applicants should have good people skills, empathy, at least 12 months of care experience, a full UK driving license, availability to work 40 hours per week, and at least 12 months remaining on their right to work in the UK.

About us

Agincare has been supporting communities across the UK for 40 years and employs over 5,500 team members. As one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, Agincare delivers high-quality care and support services at more than 170 locations. The company is committed to inclusivity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Agincare is a proud supporter of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, providing guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All adult services are regulated by the CQC, while childrens services are monitored by Ofsted. Despite its growth, Agincare remains dedicated to its original mission of delivering compassionate care and improving lives.

Details

  • Date posted: 27 August 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Part-time
  • Reference number: 1542520761
  • Job locations: Agincare UK, Andover, SP10 1NN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Your kindness could brighten someones day!

Join us as a Senior Care Assistant at Andover, 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.

  • 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 £13.70 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 and access to your own car
  • 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

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