Care Assistant - Driver Only

Agincare; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training up to QCF5

Flexible contracts

Welcome bonus £500

Refer a friend bonus

Mileage paid

Blue Light discount

Company pension

On demand pay

Job summary

Agincare UK is seeking a Home Care Assistant to join our Christchurch/Bournemouth team. You will support clients at home with daily routines, personal care, shopping, meals, and companionship, helping people live independently with dignity.

No prior care experience is required; we provide fully funded training up to QCF level 5, flexible contracts, and bonus schemes including a £500 welcome bonus and refer-a-friend rewards. A driving licence and own car are preferred.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; right attitude and caring nature will be taught.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people with 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.

Job description

Job summary

Package Description: Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join us as a Home Care Assistant in Christchurch/Bournemouth, and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care. Theres something truly special about helping others live with dignity and joy, especially in their own home. Whether its sharing a cup of tea and a good chat, helping with daily routines and personal care, or being that friendly face that brightens a clients morning, youre giving more than care youre 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 £13.40 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

Main duties of the job

Join us as a Home Care Assistant in Christchurch/Bournemouth, and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care. Helping others live with dignity and joy in their own home is truly special. Whether its sharing a cup of tea and a good chat, helping with daily routines and personal care, or being that friendly face that brightens a clients morning, youre giving more than care youre giving connection. We offer outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications, flexible contracts, a welcome bonus, and a refer a friend scheme. This role involves supporting people with their daily routines, household tasks and personal care, shopping, preparing meals, providing companionship, and helping with medication. We value kindness, compassion, and genuine passion for helping others, offering support even without previous experience or qualifications.

About us

Agincare UK has been proudly supporting communities across the UK for 40 years. With more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers. We deliver high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations throughout the UK. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. As proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, we offer guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted. While we are unable to offer visa sponsorship, we encourage people to explore our vacancies to find a suitable role within our organisation. Our recruitment process respects diversity and inclusion principles, ensuring a fair and equitable experience for all applicants.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: Could you be the reason someone smiles?

Join us as a Home Care Assistant in Christchurch/Bournemouth, and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care. Theres something truly special about helping others live with dignity and joy, especially in their own home. Whether its sharing a cup of tea and a good chat, helping with daily routines and personal care, or being that friendly face that brightens a clients morning, youre giving more than care youre 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 £13.40 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, were looking for someone kind, compassionate, and genuinely passionate about helping others. You dont need previous care experience or qualifications; if you have the right attitude and a caring nature, we can teach you the rest.

Youll 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 and access to your own car.
• Flexibility to work alternating weekends

If youve got a kind heart, a listening ear, and a desire to make a clients world a little brighterwhile learning new, valuable skills and continuing your developmentwed 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 countrys 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 isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• You dont need previous care experience or qualifications; if you have the right attitude and a caring nature, we can teach you the rest.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare UK

Christchurch

BH23 2AR

United Kingdom