Senior Care Assistant
Agincare
TA246AP
Salary
£12.90 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 September 2026
20 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll help people live independently in their own homes, providing personal care, companionship, and reassurance. You'll work with clients and their families, support new team members, and help maintain care standards. This role is ideal for experienced Care Assistants looking to progress their careers. You'll need to be kind, empathetic, and have good people skills.
What you'll need
- At least 12 months' care experience, preferably with NVQ level 2
- Good people skills and empathy
- Full UK driving licence
- Availability to work 40 hours per week with flexible shifts
- Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
- 12 months' experience is a general expectation for this role, but the advert doesn't specify
How to boost your chances
- Consider gaining NVQ level 2 in care to increase your chances of getting this role
- Highlight your experience working with vulnerable adults and your ability to build positive relationships
- Make sure you're available to work a variety of shifts, including weekends
- Check your eligibility for the right to work in the UK before applying
- Research Agincare's values and mission to show your enthusiasm for the role
- Tailor your CV and cover letter to the specific requirements of the job
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Job description
Package Description: Your kindness could brighten someone’s day! Join us as a Senior Care Assistant at Minehead and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care.
Every day, you'll help people live independently and with dignity in their own homes. Whether you're supporting personal care, assisting with daily routines, or simply sharing a friendly conversation, you'll provide more than care, you'll provide companionship and reassurance. And the best part? The smiles, gratitude, and knowledge that you've made a genuine difference in someone's day. What we offer
Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5).Flexible contracts – to work around you £12.90 an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mileBlue Light care discount packageCompany pension schemeOn demand pay
Provide high-quality personal and domestic care to clients in their own homes. Support and mentor new members of the care team.Carry out occasional spot checks to help maintain care standards.Build positive relationships with clients and their families.Ideal for experienced Care Assistants looking to progress their career. What you will bring:
Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy , with a caring and compassionate natureA minimum of 12 months' care experience, compassion , and a positive attitude - NVQ level 2 is preferableFull UK driving licence Availability to work 40 hours per week with flexible shifts between 7am – 10pm and alternating weekends A minimum of 12 months on your right to work – we currently cannot offer sponsorship If you’ve got a kind heart, a listening ear and a desire to make a client’s world a little brighter, we’d love to have you 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
9 August 2026
Last checked
19 August 2026
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