Agincare

Care Assistant - Nights

The closing date is 01 May 2026

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Job summary

This role as a Care Assistant (Nights) at Agincare Homes Holdings in Chard offers a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in the lives of the residents. The position is permanent and provides a competitive hourly rate of £12.25, along with a range of employee benefits.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant (Nights), you will be responsible for providing compassionate and personalized care to the residents, including companionship, personal care, medication support, meal assistance, and domestic tasks. You will work to help the residents maintain their independence and engage in social activities. The role requires a minimum of 12 months' right to work in the UK, and a part-time position of 24 hours per week is available.

About us

Agincare Homes Holdings is a family-run business that has been providing care and support 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. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers and offers a guaranteed interview or an informal conversation about career opportunities.

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1468800036

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

Chard

TA20 1LJ


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 Care Assistant (Nights)

Where you'll be working

Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/somerset/sunnymeade-care-home/

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
  • 1 x Part time position available - working 24 hours per week
  • Night shifts available

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

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 Care Assistant (Nights)

Where you'll be working

Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/somerset/sunnymeade-care-home/

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
  • 1 x Part time position available - working 24 hours per week
  • Night shifts available

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required, but experience in care, hospitality, or retail would be an advantage. Agincare provides full training up to QCF level 5, so you can develop your skills and progress in your career.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required, but experience in care, hospitality, or retail would be an advantage. Agincare provides full training up to QCF level 5, so you can develop your skills and progress in your career.

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

Chard

TA20 1LJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Chard

TA20 1LJ


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

1468800036

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

Chard

TA20 1LJ


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