Care Assistant

Agincare; Taunton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care provider in Taunton is seeking a Home Care Assistant to support customers with personal care, medication administration, and companionship. No prior experience is required, as comprehensive training is offered at no charge. The ideal candidate will have good people skills, empathy, and a desire to help their community. Evening shifts are available, and a driving license with access to a car is required. Join us for a rewarding career where every day is different.

Benefits

£12.25 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

On demand pay

Qualifications

• Driving license and use of own car required.
• Care experience preferred but not essential.
• Passionate and motivated with a desire to help.

Responsibilities

• Support customers based on their individual needs.
• Provide personal care and administer medication.
• Assist with light domestic duties and meal preparation.

Skills

Good people skills

Empathy

Ability to work in a positive team

Job description

Home Care Assistant

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.

Where you'll be working

Tennyson Court https://www.agincare.com/home-care/extra-care-housing-schemes/tennyson-court/

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

• £12.25 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
• On demand pay

What is required from you?

A minimum of 12 months on your right to work.

Care experience preferred but not essential.

• Evening shifts – 4pm to 10pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday

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 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

We’re a family‑run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.

With over 4,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s 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.