Care Assistant - Waking Nights

Agincare Uk; Merley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 welcome bonus*

Refer a friend scheme - up to £1000*

Up to £13.40 an hour + 32p per mile

Company pension

On demand pay

Job summary

Agincare UK is hiring a Home Care Assistant in Poole to support clients with daily living activities, personal care, and companionship. This role includes night shifts from 10pm to 7am, with on-going training funded by the company and flexible contracts to suit your availability.

You don’t need previous care experience; if you have the right attitude and a caring nature, training is provided. Mileage is paid and a pension scheme is offered.

Qualifications

• Kind, compassionate nature and genuine desire to help others.
• Strong people skills and ability to build meaningful relationships.
• Willingness to learn and be trained for care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines, including household tasks and personal care.
• Assist with shopping, meals, and making beverages.
• Provide companionship and a listening ear.

Skills

Kind and compassionate

People skills

Team-focused mindset

Tools

Full UK driving licence (preferred)

Job description

Join us as a Home Care Assistant in Poole 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 £13.40 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


• Shift Patterns are 10pm-7am

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 (preferred)


• Experience preferred, but training with be provided

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