Senior Care Assistant

Agincare Group; Paignton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible contracts

Refer a friend up to £1000

Mileage paid (32p per mile)

Company pension

On demand pay

Fully funded training up to QCF level

Job summary

Agincare Group is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant for Whitley Court in Paignton to deliver high-quality care at clients' homes, helping people live independently with dignity. You will mentor newer team members, perform spot checks, and build strong relationships with clients and families.

Flexible contracts and funded training up to QCF level 5 are offered, with mileage paid and a company pension. Applicants should have at least 12 months' care experience; NVQ Level 2 is preferable, and a

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months care experience.
• NVQ level 2 preferable.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal and domestic care to clients in their own homes.
• Support and mentor new members of the care team.
• Carry out occasional spot checks to help maintain care standards.
• Build positive relationships with clients and their families.

Skills

Empathy

People skills

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 (preferable)

Job description

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Working Hours:

Location:

Paignton

Closing Date:

26/09/2026

Department:

Care & Support

Region:

South West

Business Unit:

AUK

Job Introduction

Your kindness could brighten someone’s day!

Join us as a Senior Care Assistant at Whitley Court, and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care.

Every day, you'll help people live independently and with dignity in their own homes.Whether you're supporting personal care, assisting with daily routines, or simply sharing a friendly conversation, you'll provide more than care, you'll provide companionship and reassurance.

And the best part? The smiles, gratitude, and knowledge that you've made a genuine difference in someone's day.

• Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5).
• Flexible contracts – to work around you
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*
• Up to £12.90 an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

About the role:

• Provide high-quality personal and domestic care to clients in their own homes.
• Support and mentor new members of the care team.
• Carry out occasional spot checks to help maintain care standards.
• Build positive relationships with clients and their families.
• Ideal for experienced Care Assistants looking to progress their career.

What you will bring:

• Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature
• A minimum of 12 months' care experience, compassion, and a positive attitude - NVQ level 2 is preferable
• Full UK driving licence (Preferred)
• Availability to work 40 hours per week with flexible shifts between 7am – 10pm and alternating weekends
• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work – we currently cannot offer sponsorship

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.