Agincare

Care Assistant

The closing date is 12 April 2026

Job summary

This is a Care Assistant role with Agincare UK, a family-run business that has been supporting people since 1986. The role involves providing companionship, assisting with daily routines, and being a friendly face that brightens someone's day. Agincare offers competitive pay, fully funded training, and excellent career development opportunities.

Main duties of the job

Being a Care Assistant isn't just a job; it's a calling filled with companionship, laughter and small moments that make a big difference. All you need is a kind heart and proof you have the right to work in the UK, and Agincare will provide all the training, fully funded, and support you with exceptional career development opportunities every step of the way. The role involves sharing a cup of tea and a good chat, helping with daily routines, and being that friendly face that brightens someone's morning.

About us

Agincare UK is a family-run business that has been supporting people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members and 100+ locations across England, Agincare is one of the UK's largest care providers, offering a range of services including care & nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in services. As a Care Leaver Covenant signatory, Agincare guarantees interviews or informal career chats for care leavers, and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.24 to £12.75 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1457583097

Job locations

Agincare UK

Coleford

GL16 8BA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Being a Care Assistant isnt just a job; its a calling filled with companionship, laughter and small moments that make a big difference.

All you need is a kind heart andproof you have the right to work in the UK and well provide all the training, fully funded, and support you with exceptional career development opportunities every step of the way.

Whether its sharing a cup of teaand a good chat, helping with daily routines, or just being that friendly face that brightens someones morning, youre giving more than care youre giving connection.

And the best part?You get just as much back, the gratitude, the stories and the smiles that stay with you

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy:
  • Outstanding career development real opportunities to progress within care and management
  • Fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
  • Flexible contracts work that fits around your life
  • £12.24 per hour Monday - Sunday (7.00-22.00)
  • £12.75 per hour Monday - Sunday (22.00 - 7.00)
  • Refer a Friend scheme earn up to £1,000*
  • Blue Light Card discount package
  • Company pension scheme
  • On-demand pay access your wages when you need them
About you

No experience? No problem!We believe compassion cant be taught, so if you have the heart for helping others, well teach you everything else.

Were looking for people who:

  • Bring a kind, caring and compassionate nature
  • Have good people skills and enjoy connecting with others
  • Can work alternate weekends
  • Have at least 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK

Where you'll be working

  • Dora Matthews - Gloucester
  • Care Quality Commission rating - Gloucestershire Domiciliary Care Branch - Care Quality Commission
About Agincare

Were a family-run business thats been supporting people since 1986.With over 4,500 team members and 100+ locations across England, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, offering care & nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in services.

As a Care Leaver Covenant signatory, we guarantee interviews or informal career chats for care leavers. All our services are CQC regulated, and were proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Being a Care Assistant isnt just a job; its a calling filled with companionship, laughter and small moments that make a big difference.

All you need is a kind heart andproof you have the right to work in the UK and well provide all the training, fully funded, and support you with exceptional career development opportunities every step of the way.

Whether its sharing a cup of teaand a good chat, helping with daily routines, or just being that friendly face that brightens someones morning, youre giving more than care youre giving connection.

And the best part?You get just as much back, the gratitude, the stories and the smiles that stay with you

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy:
  • Outstanding career development real opportunities to progress within care and management
  • Fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
  • Flexible contracts work that fits around your life
  • £12.24 per hour Monday - Sunday (7.00-22.00)
  • £12.75 per hour Monday - Sunday (22.00 - 7.00)
  • Refer a Friend scheme earn up to £1,000*
  • Blue Light Card discount package
  • Company pension scheme
  • On-demand pay access your wages when you need them
About you

No experience? No problem!We believe compassion cant be taught, so if you have the heart for helping others, well teach you everything else.

Were looking for people who:

  • Bring a kind, caring and compassionate nature
  • Have good people skills and enjoy connecting with others
  • Can work alternate weekends
  • Have at least 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK

Where you'll be working

  • Dora Matthews - Gloucester
  • Care Quality Commission rating - Gloucestershire Domiciliary Care Branch - Care Quality Commission
About Agincare

Were a family-run business thats been supporting people since 1986.With over 4,500 team members and 100+ locations across England, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, offering care & nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in services.

As a Care Leaver Covenant signatory, we guarantee interviews or informal career chats for care leavers. All our services are CQC regulated, and were proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No experience is required, as Agincare believes compassion can't be taught. The company will provide all the necessary training, fully funded. The main requirements are a kind, caring and compassionate nature, good people skills, the ability to work alternate weekends, and at least 12 months remaining on the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No experience is required, as Agincare believes compassion can't be taught. The company will provide all the necessary training, fully funded. The main requirements are a kind, caring and compassionate nature, good people skills, the ability to work alternate weekends, and at least 12 months remaining on the right to work in the UK.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare UK

Coleford

GL16 8BA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare UK

Coleford

GL16 8BA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Agincare UK

Recruitment@agincare.com

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.24 to £12.75 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1457583097

Job locations

Agincare UK

Coleford

GL16 8BA


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