Care Assistant

Agincare; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training

Flexible contracts

Welcome bonus

Refer a friend bonus

Mileage paid

Pension scheme

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a Home Care Assistant in Newcastle-under-Lyme. You will support clients with daily routines, personal care, meals, and companionship, delivering care in the comfort of clients\' homes.

No prior care experience is required as full training is provided; a UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are essential. We offer flexibility, progression, and a strong team environment.

Qualifications

• No previous care experience required; training provided.
• Right to work in the UK for at least 12 months.
• Patient-focused, empathetic approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and personal care.
• Assist with shopping, meals and tea.
• Provide companionship and conversation.
• Assist with medication.

Skills

Compassionate caregiver

Communication skills

Reliability

Driving licence

Job description

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Join us as a Home Care Assistant in/at (location) and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care.

There’s something truly special about helping others live with dignity and joy, especially in their own home. Whether it’s sharing a cup of tea and a good chat, helping with daily routines and personal care, or being that friendly face that brightens a client’s morning, you’re giving more than care… you’re giving connection.

And the best part? You get just as much back. The gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you.

What we offer

• Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5).
• Flexible contracts – to work around you
• £500 welcome bonus*andRefer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*
• Up to [Hourly rate] an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

The Role of a Home Carer:

• Supporting people with their daily routines, including household tasks and personal care
• Helping with shopping, preparing nutritious meals, and making a comforting cup of tea
• Providing companionship, a listening ear, and friendly conversation
• Helping with medication

About you:

Above all, we’re looking for someone kind, compassionate, and genuinely passionate about helping others. You don’t need previous care experience or qualifications; if you have the right attitude and a caring nature, we can teach you the rest.

You’ll bring:

• A warm , caring, and compassionate approach to supporting others
• Strong people skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships
• A supportive , professional, and team-focused mindset
• A minimum of 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK (please note we are currently unable to offer sponsorship)
• A full UK driving licence

If you’ve got a kind heart, a listening ear, and a desire to make a client’s world a little brighter while learning new, valuable skills and continuing your development we’d love you to join our team.

About us

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-ownedcare provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew not-for-profit Children’s Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UK’s largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isn’t the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers