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Care assistant

Chard
Agincare
Care assistant
Posted: 16 February
Offer description

Job summary

This is a rewarding career opportunity as a Care Assistant (Nights) at Agincare, a family-run business providing care and support since 1986. With over 4,500 team members and 100 locations across England, Agincare is one of the UK's largest care providers. They are committed to supporting care leavers and offer a guaranteed interview or informal conversation about career opportunities.


Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant (Nights), you will provide companionship, personal care, medication support, meal assistance, light cleaning, and mobility support to help clients live as independently as possible. The role involves night shifts and you will receive £12.25 per hour, a refer a friend scheme, fully funded training, a company pension, and other benefits.


About us

Agincare is a family-run business that has been caring and supporting people since 1986. They are one of the UK's largest care providers with over 4,500 team members and 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

11 February 2026


Pay scheme

Other


Salary

£12.25 an hour


Contract

Permanent


Working pattern

Full-time


Reference number


Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

Chard

TA20 1LJ


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 Care Assistant (Nights)

Where you'll be working

Click here to view the care home:

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy:

* £12.25 per hour
* Refer a friend scheme 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 in the UK
* Full time and part time currently available
* Night shifts available

A day in the life of a Care Assistant

* Companionship - Providing support, companionship, communication and engagement
* Personal care - supporting with a wash bath or shower and supporting the client with dressing and oral care.
* Medication- Prompting, assisting or administering medications and creams.
* Meals Supporting the client with healthy meals, snacks and beverages.
* Domestic tasks- light cleaning tasks.
* Mobility - Supporting the client to live as independently as possible with their mobility.
* Social activities- Trips out, social engagements and activities within the home.

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 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 Care Assistant (Nights)

Where you'll be working

Click here to view the care home:

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy:

* £12.25 per hour
* Refer a friend scheme 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 in the UK
* Full time and part time currently available
* Night shifts available

A day in the life of a Care Assistant

* Companionship - Providing support, companionship, communication and engagement
* Personal care - supporting with a wash bath or shower and supporting the client with dressing and oral care.
* Medication- Prompting, assisting or administering medications and creams.
* Meals Supporting the client with healthy meals, snacks and beverages.
* Domestic tasks- light cleaning tasks.
* Mobility - Supporting the client to live as independently as possible with their mobility.
* Social activities- Trips out, social engagements and activities within the home.

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


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