Job summary
This is a rewarding role as a Care Assistant with Agincare UK, providing personal care and support to customers in their own homes in the Newcastle-under-Lyme area. The position is a permanent, full-time role with a competitive hourly rate of £12.50 Monday to Friday and £13.00 on weekends. Agincare is a family-run business with over 4,500 team members, offering comprehensive training and excellent career development opportunities.
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. No previous experience is required as Agincare provides comprehensive training, free of charge. The ideal candidate will have good people skills, empathy, and a caring and compassionate nature, with a positive and professional team-working ethos.
About us
Agincare UK 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 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 is a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant.
Details
Date posted
25 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.50 to £13 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
Job locations
Agincare UK
Newcastle-under-Lyme
ST5 1EZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description: We do not offer visa sponsorship.We cannot accept applications from candidates on a Skilled Worker visa.**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 truly make a difference?Whether youre an experienced care professional or new to the sector, join the Agincare family as a Home Care Assistant and take the next step in your career.
Where you'll be working
* Our Newcastle-Under-Lyme covers Hanley, Stoke-On-Trent, Kidsgrove and surrounding areas.
* Care Quality Commission rating -
As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
* £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
What is required from you?
* A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
* Drivers licence and access to own car required
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
NLSP
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description: We do not offer visa sponsorship.We cannot accept applications from candidates on a Skilled Worker visa.**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 truly make a difference?Whether youre an experienced care professional or new to the sector, join the Agincare family as a Home Care Assistant and take the next step in your career.
Where you'll be working
* Our Newcastle-Under-Lyme covers Hanley, Stoke-On-Trent, Kidsgrove and surrounding areas.
* Care Quality Commission rating -
As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy
* £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
What is required from you?
* A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
* Drivers licence and access to own car required
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
NLSP
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* No previous experience or qualifications are required. A driving license and use of own car is essential for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* No previous experience or qualifications are required. A driving license and use of own car is essential for this 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.
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 UK
Newcastle-under-Lyme
ST5 1EZ
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Employer details
Employer name
Agincare
Address
Agincare UK
Newcastle-under-Lyme
ST5 1EZ
Employer's website
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