Specialist Care Assistant

Agincare Group; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded professional training (up

Flexible contracts

Up to £12.75 an hour and mileage paid

Company pension scheme

On demand pay

Job summary

Agincare Group is seeking a compassionate Home Carer to provide dedicated support to a gentleman with autism in his own home. You will build trusting relationships with him and his family, coordinate with family members, and ensure a person-centred approach that promotes wellbeing.

You’ll also support other service users as required, promoting independence and daily living activities. You’ll bring warmth, strong people skills, and a professional, team-oriented mindset, with a valid UK driving

Qualifications

• No prior care qualifications required; attitude matters

Responsibilities

• Support daily routines and personal care
• Help with shopping, meals, and daily tasks
• Provide companionship and conversation
• Assist with medication as needed
• Promote independence and community engagement

Skills

Strong people skills

Ability to build meaningful relations

Warm, caring approach

Right attitude and caring nature

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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,

individual needs, and helping him to live a fulfilling,

.

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?

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
• Up to £12.75 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

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.