Care Assistant

Agincare; Witney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is looking for a compassionate Home Care Assistant to support clients in their homes. This role requires a driving license and offers hourly pay of £13.10 on weekdays and £14.10 on weekends, along with mileage reimbursement and other benefits. Ideal candidates have strong interpersonal skills and a genuine desire to help others. The position provides the opportunity to make a real impact in the community while receiving comprehensive training and outstanding career development.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications necessary; passion for care is key.
• Comprehensive training provided free of charge.
• Minimum of 12 months required for right to work.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care, medication, and companionship.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with clients.
• Travel within a manageable area for client visits.

Skills

Good people skills

Empathy

Compassionate nature

Positive team ethos

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make an impact in the lives of others? If you have a kind and caring attitude and a willingness to make a difference, come and join our fantastic Agincare team based in Oxford, meet our wonderful clients and build relationships to cherish.

Full and part time hours available.

You must hold a full driving license and use of your own car for this role.

A day in the life of a Home Care Assistant

As a Care Assistant, you will help support our clients 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. But your most profound impact comes from the simple, everyday moments of connection, companionship and kindness you bring to those you care for.

We structure our rounds to keep travel within a small, manageable area, allowing you to develop strong, long-term relationships with your clients. However, there may be occasional instances where you’ll need to travel a bit further.

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy:

• £13.10 per hour Monday - Friday
• £14.10 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

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.
• 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.
• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work.
• Driving license and use of own car is required for this role.
• Flexibility to cover shift patterns between 7am - 10pm.

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 care and 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.