Care Assistant

Agincare; Taunton; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 16,531,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded professional training

Flexible contracts

£500 welcome bonus

Refer a friend scheme up to £1000

Mileage paid 32p per mile

Pension scheme

On demand pay

Job summary

Agincare invites you to join our Taunton care schemes as a Home Care Assistant, helping clients live with dignity and joy in their own homes. You’ll support daily routines, provide companionship, and contribute to a caring, professional team.

With over 40 years of experience, Agincare offers extensive training, a pension, and flexible contracts. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value the impact you’ll make in the community.

Qualifications

• We’re looking for someone kind, compassionate, and genuinely passionate about helping others.
• No previous care experience or qualifications required; attitude and caring nature matter, we can teach you the rest.

Responsibilities

• Support people with their daily routines, including personal care.
• Assist with shopping, meals, and making a comforting cup of tea.
• Provide companionship, a listening ear, and friendly conversation.
• Assist with medication as needed.

Job description

Could you be the reason someone smiles?

Join us as a Home Care Assistant at our Taunton care schemes and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care.

Package Description

Could you be the reason someone smiles?

Join us as a Home Care Assistant at our Taunton care schemes 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* and Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*
• Up to [Hourly rate] an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile
• Blue Light care discount package
• 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
• Flexibility to work alternating weekends

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

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the country’s leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

If this particular role isn’t the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers