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Care Assistant

The closing date is 12 April 2026

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Job summary

The role of a Care Assistant at Agincare Homes Holdings in Swindon involves providing compassionate care and support to residents, including personal care, medication assistance, meal preparation, and social activities. The company offers a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant at Agincare Homes Holdings, you will be responsible for providing personalized care and support to residents in a nurturing environment. Your duties will include assisting with personal care, such as bathing, dressing, and oral care, as well as administering medications, preparing meals, and engaging residents in social activities. You will work closely with the nursing team to ensure the highest standards of care and support for the residents. The role offers opportunities for career development and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in your care.

About us

Agincare Homes Holdings is a family-run business that has been providing care and support services since 1986. They are one of the largest care providers in the UK, with over 4,500 team members and more than 100 locations across England, including care and nursing homes, home care branches, and supported living properties.

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1457583035

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

Swindon

SN4 9LF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

About the role

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced care professional looking for a change?

You may be new to care or looking for a new challenge away from hospitality and retail.

Come and join the Agincare family as a Night Care Assistant.

Where youll be working:

  • Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/wiltshire/lansdowne-hill-care-home-swindon/
  • Care Quality Commission Rating:https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-307207690

As an Agincare employee youll enjoy:

  • £12.25 per hour
  • Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000*
  • Outstanding career development
  • Fully funded training and career development (Up to level5)
  • Blue Light care discount package
  • Company pension scheme

What is required from you?

  • A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
  • Opportunities available
  • Night Care Assistants @ 36 hours per week working from 8pm to 8am to include alternative weekends
  • Bank Care Assistant role with the flexibility to work day, night and weekend shifts as and when required

A day in the life of a Care assistant:

  • Companionship- Providing support, companionship, communication and engagement
  • Personal care-supporting with a wash bath or shower and supporting the client with dressing and oral care.
  • Medication-Prompting, assisting or administering medications and creams.
  • Meals Supporting the client with healthy meals, snacks and beverages.
  • Domestic tasks-light cleaning tasks.
  • Mobility-Supporting the client to live as independently as possible with their mobility.
  • Social activities- Trips out, social engagements and activities within the home.

About Agincare

Were a family run business thats been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently.We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions

SWISP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

About the role

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Are you an experienced care professional looking for a change?

You may be new to care or looking for a new challenge away from hospitality and retail.

Come and join the Agincare family as a Night Care Assistant.

Where youll be working:

  • Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/wiltshire/lansdowne-hill-care-home-swindon/
  • Care Quality Commission Rating:https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-307207690

As an Agincare employee youll enjoy:

  • £12.25 per hour
  • Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000*
  • Outstanding career development
  • Fully funded training and career development (Up to level5)
  • Blue Light care discount package
  • Company pension scheme

What is required from you?

  • A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
  • Opportunities available
  • Night Care Assistants @ 36 hours per week working from 8pm to 8am to include alternative weekends
  • Bank Care Assistant role with the flexibility to work day, night and weekend shifts as and when required

A day in the life of a Care assistant:

  • Companionship- Providing support, companionship, communication and engagement
  • Personal care-supporting with a wash bath or shower and supporting the client with dressing and oral care.
  • Medication-Prompting, assisting or administering medications and creams.
  • Meals Supporting the client with healthy meals, snacks and beverages.
  • Domestic tasks-light cleaning tasks.
  • Mobility-Supporting the client to live as independently as possible with their mobility.
  • Social activities- Trips out, social engagements and activities within the home.

About Agincare

Were a family run business thats been caring and supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including care and nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently.We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions

SWISP

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A minimum of 12 months' experience in a care setting is required for this role. No specific qualifications are mentioned, but the company provides fully funded training and career development opportunities up to Level 5.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A minimum of 12 months' experience in a care setting is required for this role. No specific qualifications are mentioned, but the company provides fully funded training and career development opportunities up to Level 5.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Swindon

SN4 9LF


Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Swindon

SN4 9LF


Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Agincare Homes Holdings

Recruitment@agincare.com

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1457583035

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

Swindon

SN4 9LF


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