Agincare

Care Assistant HMP LEWES BANK

The closing date is 05 May 2026

Job summary

The Care Assistant role at Agincare UK's Eastbourne branch offers a rewarding career opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. This permanent position in the vibrant South East Coast region provides ongoing training, development, and a supportive team environment. Candidates can join the Agincare family with or without prior care experience, as long as they have a passion for helping others and aligning with the company's values.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing personalized support to Agincare's customers in various ways, including personal care, medication administration, light domestic duties, meal preparation, shopping, and companionship. The role offers flexibility with working hours between 7am and 10pm, both full-time and part-time options are available.

About us

Agincare UK is a family-run business that has been providing care and support services since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, they are one of the UK's largest care providers and continue to grow, with over 100 locations across England including care homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, and supported living properties.

Details

Date posted

06 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.15 to £14.15 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1470360989

Job locations

Agincare UK

Eastbourne

BN21 4RB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference?Whether you're an experienced care professional seeking a change or someone new to care looking for a fresh challenge away from hospitality or retail, we want to hear from you!

At Agincare,we are proud to offer meaningful roles that make a real impact on people's lives.Our Eastbourne branch, located on the vibrant South East Coast, is a busy and dynamic environment where the team works closely together to support the local community. Every day is different, and youll have the chance to be part of a supportive and inclusive team.

Our office, conveniently situated next to Eastbourne train station and shopping centre, is a lively hub of activity. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role.

Come and join the Agincare family as a Home Care Assistant

Where you'll be working

  • Eastbourne, Langney, Hailsham, Polegate, Hampden Park, Pevensey Bay & East Dean
  • Care Quality Commission rating- https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-5644747961

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy:

  • £13.15 per hour Monday - Friday
  • £14.15 per hour Saturday & Sunday
  • Mileage - 32p per mile
  • Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*
  • 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
  • Driving license and use of own car is required for this role
  • Flexible working hours between 7am - 10pm
  • Full and part time hours available

A day in the life of a home care assistant

As a Care Assistant, you will help support our customers in a variety of ways depending on their needs.This could include providing personal care, administering medication, light domestic duties, preparing meals and snacks, shopping and companionship.

About You

You dont need to have previous experience or qualifications in care, whats important is you are passionate and motivated and you want to help in your community.If you want Job Satisfaction and a job where every day is different, our Care Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you.

  • No experience necessary - We provide comprehensive training, free of charge
  • Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature
  • A positive & professional team working ethos
  • Aligned to our company values

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

EBSP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference?Whether you're an experienced care professional seeking a change or someone new to care looking for a fresh challenge away from hospitality or retail, we want to hear from you!

At Agincare,we are proud to offer meaningful roles that make a real impact on people's lives.Our Eastbourne branch, located on the vibrant South East Coast, is a busy and dynamic environment where the team works closely together to support the local community. Every day is different, and youll have the chance to be part of a supportive and inclusive team.

Our office, conveniently situated next to Eastbourne train station and shopping centre, is a lively hub of activity. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role.

Come and join the Agincare family as a Home Care Assistant

Where you'll be working

  • Eastbourne, Langney, Hailsham, Polegate, Hampden Park, Pevensey Bay & East Dean
  • Care Quality Commission rating- https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-5644747961

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy:

  • £13.15 per hour Monday - Friday
  • £14.15 per hour Saturday & Sunday
  • Mileage - 32p per mile
  • Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*
  • 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
  • Driving license and use of own car is required for this role
  • Flexible working hours between 7am - 10pm
  • Full and part time hours available

A day in the life of a home care assistant

As a Care Assistant, you will help support our customers in a variety of ways depending on their needs.This could include providing personal care, administering medication, light domestic duties, preparing meals and snacks, shopping and companionship.

About You

You dont need to have previous experience or qualifications in care, whats important is you are passionate and motivated and you want to help in your community.If you want Job Satisfaction and a job where every day is different, our Care Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you.

  • No experience necessary - We provide comprehensive training, free of charge
  • Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature
  • A positive & professional team working ethos
  • Aligned to our company values

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

EBSP

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No previous experience or qualifications are required, as Agincare provides comprehensive training free of charge. The key requirements are a passion for caring, good people skills, strong empathy, a caring and compassionate nature, and a positive and professional team-working ethos.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No previous experience or qualifications are required, as Agincare provides comprehensive training free of charge. The key requirements are a passion for caring, good people skills, strong empathy, a caring and compassionate nature, and a positive and professional team-working ethos.

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

Eastbourne

BN21 4RB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare UK

Eastbourne

BN21 4RB


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

06 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.15 to £14.15 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1470360989

Job locations

Agincare UK

Eastbourne

BN21 4RB


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