Job summary
This is a care assistant role at Agincare UK, a family‑run business that has been providing care and support since 1986. They are one of the UK's largest care providers with over 100 locations across England. The role involves providing personal care to female clients, ensuring their dignity and privacy are preserved.
Main duties of the job
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. You don't need to have previous experience or qualifications in care; what's important is you are passionate and motivated and you want to help in your community.
About us
Agincare UK is a family-run business that has been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, they are one of the UK's largest care providers and are continuing to grow. They have over 100 locations across England including care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.
Details
Date posted: 11 February 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £12.50 to £13 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 1457583092
Job locations:
* Agincare UK, Newcastle‑under‑Lyme, ST5 1EZ
* Newcastle‑Under‑Lyme covers Hanley, Stoke‑On‑Trent, Kidsgrove and surrounding areas.
Job description
Package Description:
Please note: This post is restricted to female applicants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This is because the role involves providing personal care to women, where it is necessary to preserve their dignity and privacy.
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.
Benefits
* £12.50 per hour Monday‑Friday
* £13.00 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
Requirements
* A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
* Driving licence and access to own car required
* 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
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 don’t need to have previous experience or qualifications in care; what's important is that 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.
About Agincare
We’re a family‑run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, we are one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across England, including 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
NLSP
Person Specification – Qualifications (Essential)
* No experience necessary – Agincare provides comprehensive training, free of charge. You will need a driving licence and access to your own car.
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, Newcastle‑under‑Lyme, ST5 1EZ
Employer's website
https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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