Job summary
Are you an experienced care professional looking for a new challenge? Agincare, a family-run business caring for people since 1986, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join their welcoming and specialized support team at Sunnymeade Care Home. With over 4,500 team members, Agincare is one of the UK's largest care providers, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for career development.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will provide person-centered care to residents, ensuring they receive personal care, such as bathing, dressing, and oral care, within their preferences. You will also contribute to care reviews, administer medication safely, and lead or participate in social activities and trips. Additionally, you may support new starters or existing staff with shadowing and development, and may be called upon to lead the home when more senior managers are not available.
About us
Agincare is a family-run business that has been caring for and supporting people since 1986. They are one of the UK's largest care providers, with over 4,500 team members and more than 100 locations across England, including care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties, and live-in offices. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers and offering a guaranteed interview or an informal conversation about career opportunities.
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.60 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
Job locations
Agincare Homes Holdings
Chard
TA20 1LJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Are you an experienced care professional looking for a new challenge?Are you looking to use your skill set in a rewarding work environment with our welcoming and specialised support team at Sunnymeade care home?
Come and join the Agincare family as aSenior Care Assistant
Where you'll be working
* Click here to view the care home:
* Care Quality Commission Rating -
As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
* £12.60 per hour
* 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
What is required from you?
* A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
* Please note this is currently a bank contract
A day in the life of a Senior Care Assistant (Nights)
* Person-centred care - You will ensure that residents receive personal care from you and your team including bathing, dressing and oral care within their preferences, and actively promote right to choice and independence
* Review -You will contribute to and carry out care reviews with your residents to ensure their plans reflect their needs.
* Medication - You will administer residents' medication in a safe and supportive and compliant way
* Social Activity - You will lead in and participate in trips out, social engagements and activities within the home.
* Leadership - you may support new starters or existing staff with shadowing and development, and may be called up on to lead the home where more senior managers are not available.
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
SMSP
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Are you an experienced care professional looking for a new challenge?Are you looking to use your skill set in a rewarding work environment with our welcoming and specialised support team at Sunnymeade care home?
Come and join the Agincare family as aSenior Care Assistant
Where you'll be working
* Click here to view the care home:
* Care Quality Commission Rating -
As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
* £12.60 per hour
* 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
What is required from you?
* A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
* Please note this is currently a bank contract
A day in the life of a Senior Care Assistant (Nights)
* Person-centred care - You will ensure that residents receive personal care from you and your team including bathing, dressing and oral care within their preferences, and actively promote right to choice and independence
* Review -You will contribute to and carry out care reviews with your residents to ensure their plans reflect their needs.
* Medication - You will administer residents' medication in a safe and supportive and compliant way
* Social Activity - You will lead in and participate in trips out, social engagements and activities within the home.
* Leadership - you may support new starters or existing staff with shadowing and development, and may be called up on to lead the home where more senior managers are not available.
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
SMSP
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK is required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK is required.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Agincare
Address
Agincare Homes Holdings
Chard
TA20 1LJ
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Employer details
Employer name
Agincare
Address
Agincare Homes Holdings
Chard
TA20 1LJ
Employer's website
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