Specialist Care Assistant

Agincare Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 17,909,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Refer a friend scheme

Company pension

On demand pay

Mileage paid

Job summary

Agincare Group is seeking a Home Care Assistant to support a gentleman with autism in his own home. You will build a trusting relationship, assist with daily living, and promote independence and wellbeing while coordinating with his family and care team.

We offer career development with funded training up to QCF level 5, flexible contracts, and a range of benefits including a welcome bonus and mileage payments. No sponsorship available.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK with at least 12 months remaining is required.
• No formal care qualifications are required; training will be provided.
• Full UK driving licence is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and personal care for clients in their home.
• Provide companionship and engage in social and community activities.
• Promote independence and dignity while maintaining wellbeing.
• Liaise with family and care team to ensure consistent care.

Skills

Warm and caring

People skills

Teamwork

Driving licence

Right to work in UK

Job description

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We are looking for a compassionate, patient, and reliable Care and Support Assistant to provide dedicated support to one gentleman with autism. This role is primarily focused on building a trusting relationship with him, understanding his individual needs, and helping him to live a fulfilling, independent life.
A key aspect of this role is developing and maintaining a positive, professional relationship with his family. You will liaise regularly with family members, communicating effectively, sharing relevant updates, and working collaboratively to ensure a consistent, person-centred approach that meets his needs and promotes his wellbeing.
While your main responsibility will be supporting this individual, you will also be expected to provide care and support to other service users within the service as required. This includes promoting independence, assisting with daily living activities, supporting social and community engagement, and ensuring the wellbeing, dignity, and individual choices of everyone you support.

Join us as a Home Care Assistant in/at (location) 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 .

Could you be the reason someone smiles?

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*andRefer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*
• Up to [Hourly rate] 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

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

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