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Care Assistant

The closing date is 01 May 2026

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Job summary

The Care Assistant role at Agincare Homes Holdings in Hayling Island is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of the residents. The position offers competitive pay, excellent career development, and a supportive work environment as part of a family-run business that has been providing care since 1986. The successful candidate will have experience in a care setting and the flexibility to work day shifts, night shifts, and alternative weekends as required.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing compassionate care and support to the residents. This includes companionship, personal care, medication assistance, meal preparation, light cleaning, and supporting mobility and independence. You will be part of a dedicated team working to create a comfortable and enriching environment for the residents.

About us

Agincare Homes Holdings is a family-run care provider with over 4,500 team members and more than 100 locations across England. They are one of the UK's largest care providers and are committed to supporting care leavers and providing equal opportunities to all.

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1467407698

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

Hayling Island

PO11 0BA


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?

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 Bank Care Assistant

Where you'll be working

  • Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/hampshire/gorseway-nursing-home-hayling-island/
  • Care Quality Commission rating - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-5859745443

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy:

  • £12.25 per hour
  • Refer a friend scheme up to£1000*
  • Outstanding career development
  • Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
  • Blue Light care discount package
  • Company pension scheme
  • On demand pay

What is required from you?

  • A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
  • Experience working within a care home
  • Opportunities Available:
  • Night Care Assistant @ 42 hours per week working from 8pm to 8am to include alternative weekends
  • Bank Care Assistant
  • For the bank care assistant role you must have the flexibility to work day shifts, nights shifts and alternative weekends 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 that's 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 our 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

HAYSP

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?

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 Bank Care Assistant

Where you'll be working

  • Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/hampshire/gorseway-nursing-home-hayling-island/
  • Care Quality Commission rating - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-5859745443

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy:

  • £12.25 per hour
  • Refer a friend scheme up to£1000*
  • Outstanding career development
  • Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
  • Blue Light care discount package
  • Company pension scheme
  • On demand pay

What is required from you?

  • A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
  • Experience working within a care home
  • Opportunities Available:
  • Night Care Assistant @ 42 hours per week working from 8pm to 8am to include alternative weekends
  • Bank Care Assistant
  • For the bank care assistant role you must have the flexibility to work day shifts, nights shifts and alternative weekends 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 that's 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 our 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

HAYSP

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The role requires at least 12 months of right to work in the UK and previous experience in a care home setting.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The role requires at least 12 months of right to work in the UK and previous experience in a care home setting.

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

Hayling Island

PO11 0BA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Hayling Island

PO11 0BA


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

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1467407698

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

Hayling Island

PO11 0BA


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