Specialist Care Assistant

Agincare Weymouth; Taunton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded professional training

Flexible contracts

£500 welcome bonus

Refer a friend scheme

Mileage paid 32p per mile

Company pension scheme

On demand pay

Job summary

Agincare Weymouth is seeking a compassionate Home Care Assistant to support a gentleman in Taunton, helping with daily living, personal care, meals and companionship in his own home.

You will build trust with the client and his family, promote independence, and work as part of a team across multiple service users when needed. Training is provided to develop essential skills and confidence.

Qualifications

• Kind, compassionate and genuinely passionate about helping others.
• Able to work flexibly, including weekends when required.
• Must have full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living activities and household tasks.
• Provide companionship and conversation to the client.
• Assist with shopping, meals and personal care.
• Promote independence and wellbeing for all clients.

Skills

Compassionate care

People skills

Team player

Flexible

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Driving license

Job description

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.

Could you be the reason someone smiles? 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. 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*
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*
• Up to [Hourly rate] 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, 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
• Flexibility to work alternating weekends

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