Job summary
This is a rewarding career opportunity as a Care Assistant with Agincare UK, a family-run business that has been providing care and support since 1986. The role involves assisting customers with a variety of tasks, including personal care, medication administration, light domestic duties, meal preparation, and companionship. No prior experience is necessary as comprehensive training will be provided. The job offers a competitive hourly rate, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for career development.
Main duties of the job
As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting our customers in their homes, covering Paignton, Torquay, and the surrounding areas. Your duties may include providing personal care, administering medication, light domestic tasks, meal preparation, and offering companionship. No previous experience is required, as we will provide you with comprehensive training. What's important is that you have a passion for caring, strong empathy, and a desire to make a difference in your community.
About us
Agincare UK is a family-run business that has been providing care and support services since 1986. They are one of the largest care providers in the UK, with over 4,500 team members and more than 100 locations across England. Agincare is committed to providing high-quality care and supporting its employees in their professional development.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.50 to £13.50 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Job locations
Agincare UK
Paignton
TQ4 5XW
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
* Covering Paignton, Torquay & surrounding area's
* Click here to find out about the service -
As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
* £12.50 per hour Monday - Friday
* £13.50 per hour Saturday & Sunday
* Mileage - 32p per mile
* 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
* Must hold a full valid UK driving license & have access to your own vehicle.
* Must be available to work alternate weekends.
* Must be available to work shifts between 7am-10pm
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.
* Driving license and use of own car is required for this role
* 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
NASP
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
* Covering Paignton, Torquay & surrounding area's
* Click here to find out about the service -
As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
* £12.50 per hour Monday - Friday
* £13.50 per hour Saturday & Sunday
* Mileage - 32p per mile
* 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
* Must hold a full valid UK driving license & have access to your own vehicle.
* Must be available to work alternate weekends.
* Must be available to work shifts between 7am-10pm
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.
* Driving license and use of own car is required for this role
* 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
NASP
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* No prior experience or qualifications are required for this role. Agincare UK will provide comprehensive training, free of charge, to ensure you are equipped to succeed in the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* No prior experience or qualifications are required for this role. Agincare UK will provide comprehensive training, free of charge, to ensure you are equipped to succeed in the role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Agincare
Address
Agincare UK
Paignton
TQ4 5XW
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Employer details
Employer name
Agincare
Address
Agincare UK
Paignton
TQ4 5XW
Employer's website
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