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Care Assistant - Waking nights

AgincarePaignton, South West

Salary
£12.75
Contract
Permanent
Location
Paignton
Closes
6 December 2026

Overview

This is a NHS role (permanent) with Agincare based in Paignton. The advertised salary is £12.75. Applications close on 6 December 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.

Job description

Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join us as a Home Care Assistant in Whitley Court, and make a real difference while building a rewarding caree...

As a Home Care Assistant at Agincare, your primary role will involve supporting clients with daily routines, including personal care and household tasks. You'll provide companionship, assist with shopping, prepare meals, and help with medication, making a significant impact on clients' lives by fostering connections and offering support. Agincare values a warm, compassionate approach and offers fully funded professional training to help you grow in your career. You don't require previous care experience; a caring nature and the right attitude are essential. A flexible contract, competitive salary, and various employment benefits await the right candidate.

Could you be the reason someone smiles?

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

Theres something truly special about helping others live with dignity and joy, especially in their own home.Whether its sharing a cup of tea and a good chat, helping with daily routines and personal care, or being that friendly face that brightens a clients morning, youre giving more than care youre 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
  • Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*
  • £12.75 an hour
  • 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, were looking for someone kind, compassionate, and genuinely passionate about helping others.You dont need previous care experience or qualifications; if you have the right attitude and a caring nature, we can teach you the rest.

Youll 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)
  • Flexibility to work alternating weekends

If youve got a kind heart, a listening ear, and a desire to make a clients world a little brighterwhile learning new, valuable skills and continuing your developmentwed love you to join our team.

About usAgincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-ownedcare provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

Agincare is a well-established, family-owned care provider proudly celebrating 40 years of service in the UK. With nearly 6000 team members, Agincare continues to expand its services, which include care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care. The organization operates across over 170 locations throughout England, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those they serve. Agincare is committed to inclusivity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. The company supports care leavers, the Armed Forces community, and is an equal opportunities employer ensuring diverse representation in its workforce.

Essential: - A warm, caring, and compassionate approach to supporting others Strong people skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships A full UK driving licence (Preferred)

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How this role compares

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Agincare has 186 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.

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