Care Assistant
Agincare
TA13SA
Salary
£12.75 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
23 September 2026
23 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Care Assistant, you'll support one person with autism and help him live a fulfilling life. You'll build a trusting relationship, understand his needs, and promote his wellbeing. You'll also support other service users and work with their families. This role suits someone kind, compassionate, and passionate about helping others.
What you'll need
- You need a caring nature and strong people skills to build meaningful relationships.
- You should be able to work alternating weekends and have flexibility in your schedule.
- You'll need a full UK driving licence.
- You must have at least 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK.
- You don't need previous care experience or qualifications, but you'll need to be willing to learn and develop your skills.
How to boost your chances
- Consider volunteering or working in a care setting to gain experience and build your skills.
- Think about what motivates you to work in care and how you can use your strengths to make a positive impact.
- Make sure you understand what's involved in building a trusting relationship with someone with autism.
- Research Agincare's values and mission to see if they align with your own values and goals.
- Be prepared to learn and develop your skills through Agincare's funded training and qualifications.
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Job description
Package 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 .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 Blue Light care discount packageCompany pension schemeOn demand pay
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,
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Provenance
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Reed
First seen
12 August 2026
Last checked
19 August 2026
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