Agincare

Senior Care Assistant

The closing date is 13 April 2026

Job summary

This is a rewarding role as a Senior Care Assistant with Agincare UK, a family-run business that has been caring for and supporting people since 1986. The role involves providing high-quality care and support to clients in the Andover, Winchester, Tidworth, Ludgershall, and Stockbridge areas.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing personalized care and support to clients, including assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and social engagement. You will also mentor and support new staff members during their induction period. The role offers excellent benefits, including competitive hourly rates, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for career development and training.

About us

Agincare UK is one of the UK's largest care providers, with over 4,500 team members and over 100 locations across England. They are committed to providing high-quality care and supporting their employees' professional growth.

Details

Date posted

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.70 to £13.20 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1462057489

Job locations

Agincare UK

Andover

SP10 1NN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

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

Come and join the Agincare family as aSenior Care Assistant

Where you'll be working

  • Andover also covering, Winchester, Tidworth, Ludgershall & Stockbridge
  • Care Quality Commission rating - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-2095185419

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

  • £12.70 per hour - Monday - Friday
  • £13.20 per hour - Saturday & Sunday
  • Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
  • Mileage 32p per mile
  • Outstanding career development
  • Fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
  • Blue Light care discount package
  • Company pension scheme

What is required from you?

  • A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
  • Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
  • NVQ 2 and preferable working towards a level 3
  • Full time availability of 40 hours per week.
  • Must be available for flexible shifts between 7am-10pm, also must be able to work alternate weekends

A day in the life of a Senior Home Care Assistant

  • Health and Wellbeing - You will provide support, companionship, conversation and engagement with your clients
  • Personal care - You will support your clients with bathing, dressing and oral care
  • Meals and domestic tasks -You will help the client to prepare and eat healthy meals, snacks and beverages. You will assist in light cleaning tasks
  • Mobility - You will support the client with moving around their home to enable them to live as independently as possible.
  • Social activities - You will encourage and support with trips out, social engagements and activities in the client's home
  • Medication -You will prompt, assist or administer medications and creams
  • Mentorship - As a senior care assistant you will support new staff in their induction period and mentor them
  • Spot checks -You will occasionally carry out spot checks and supervisions as directed by your Registered Manager

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& 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

ADSP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

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

Come and join the Agincare family as aSenior Care Assistant

Where you'll be working

  • Andover also covering, Winchester, Tidworth, Ludgershall & Stockbridge
  • Care Quality Commission rating - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-2095185419

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

  • £12.70 per hour - Monday - Friday
  • £13.20 per hour - Saturday & Sunday
  • Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
  • Mileage 32p per mile
  • Outstanding career development
  • Fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
  • Blue Light care discount package
  • Company pension scheme

What is required from you?

  • A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
  • Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
  • NVQ 2 and preferable working towards a level 3
  • Full time availability of 40 hours per week.
  • Must be available for flexible shifts between 7am-10pm, also must be able to work alternate weekends

A day in the life of a Senior Home Care Assistant

  • Health and Wellbeing - You will provide support, companionship, conversation and engagement with your clients
  • Personal care - You will support your clients with bathing, dressing and oral care
  • Meals and domestic tasks -You will help the client to prepare and eat healthy meals, snacks and beverages. You will assist in light cleaning tasks
  • Mobility - You will support the client with moving around their home to enable them to live as independently as possible.
  • Social activities - You will encourage and support with trips out, social engagements and activities in the client's home
  • Medication -You will prompt, assist or administer medications and creams
  • Mentorship - As a senior care assistant you will support new staff in their induction period and mentor them
  • Spot checks -You will occasionally carry out spot checks and supervisions as directed by your Registered Manager

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& 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

ADSP

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You will need a minimum of 12 months' right to work in the UK, a full UK driving license, and access to your own vehicle. A NVQ 2 qualification is required, with a preference for working towards a level 3. You must be available for full-time work of 40 hours per week, with flexible shifts between 7 am and 10 pm, including alternate weekends.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You will need a minimum of 12 months' right to work in the UK, a full UK driving license, and access to your own vehicle. A NVQ 2 qualification is required, with a preference for working towards a level 3. You must be available for full-time work of 40 hours per week, with flexible shifts between 7 am and 10 pm, including alternate weekends.

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 UK

Andover

SP10 1NN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare UK

Andover

SP10 1NN


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

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.70 to £13.20 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1462057489

Job locations

Agincare UK

Andover

SP10 1NN


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