Agincare

Senior Care Assistant

The closing date is 09 June 2026

Job summary

The Senior Care Assistant role at Agincare UK in Andover offers an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need of care. With a focus on providing compassionate and dignified support, the position requires previous experience in the care sector and a genuine desire to help others. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training and have the chance to develop their skills and advance their careers within the organization.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for guiding and mentoring new team members, conducting spot checks and supervisions to maintain high standards of care. The role requires a minimum of 12 months' care experience, strong people skills, empathy, and a positive, professional attitude. Successful candidates will have the right to work in the UK, a full UK driving license, and the availability to work flexible shifts between 7am and 10pm, including alternating weekends.

About us

Agincare UK is a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with over 5,500 team members across the UK. The company offers a range of care services, including care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers and the Armed Forces community, and is an equal opportunities employer.

Details

Date posted

11 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.70 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1487539022

Job locations

Agincare UK

Andover

SP10 1NN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Could you be the reason someone smiles?Join us as a Senior Care Assistant and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care previous care experience required

Theres something truly special about helping others live with dignity and joy, especially in their own home.Whether its sharing a cup of tea and a good chat, helping with daily routines and personal care, or being that friendly face that brightens a clients morning; youre giving more than care youre giving connection.

All you need is the compassion, previous care experience and the right to work in the UK and we will provide you with free fully funded training and offer outstanding career development.

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

Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5).

Flexible contracts to work around you

Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*

Up to £13.70 an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile

Blue Light care discount package

Company pension scheme

On demand pay

About You

As a Senior Care Assistant, youll guide and mentor new team members as they begin their journey, while carrying out spot checks and supervisions to help maintain exceptional standards of care.If you have at least 12 months experience, a compassionate nature, and the motivation to grow, this could be the perfect next step for you.

A minimum of 12 months care experience is required and an NVQ level 2 is preferable

Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature

A positive & professional team working ethos

A minimum of 12 months on your right to work we currently cannot offer sponsorship

Full UK driving licence - Access to your own car

Full time availability of 40 hours per week

Availability to work flexible shifts between 7am 10pm and alternating weekends

If youve got a kind heart, a listening ear and a desire to make a clients world a little brighter, wed love to have you join our team.

Become a Care Assistant, where compassion meets purpose.

Message us today or click the link below to apply - your next meaningful chapter starts here.

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities.As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services.Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQC and Agincare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

ADSP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Could you be the reason someone smiles?Join us as a Senior Care Assistant and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care previous care experience required

Theres something truly special about helping others live with dignity and joy, especially in their own home.Whether its sharing a cup of tea and a good chat, helping with daily routines and personal care, or being that friendly face that brightens a clients morning; youre giving more than care youre giving connection.

All you need is the compassion, previous care experience and the right to work in the UK and we will provide you with free fully funded training and offer outstanding career development.

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

Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5).

Flexible contracts to work around you

Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*

Up to £13.70 an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile

Blue Light care discount package

Company pension scheme

On demand pay

About You

As a Senior Care Assistant, youll guide and mentor new team members as they begin their journey, while carrying out spot checks and supervisions to help maintain exceptional standards of care.If you have at least 12 months experience, a compassionate nature, and the motivation to grow, this could be the perfect next step for you.

A minimum of 12 months care experience is required and an NVQ level 2 is preferable

Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature

A positive & professional team working ethos

A minimum of 12 months on your right to work we currently cannot offer sponsorship

Full UK driving licence - Access to your own car

Full time availability of 40 hours per week

Availability to work flexible shifts between 7am 10pm and alternating weekends

If youve got a kind heart, a listening ear and a desire to make a clients world a little brighter, wed love to have you join our team.

Become a Care Assistant, where compassion meets purpose.

Message us today or click the link below to apply - your next meaningful chapter starts here.

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities.As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services.Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQC and Agincare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

ADSP

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A minimum of 12 months' care experience is required, and an NVQ level 2 is preferable. Applicants must also have the right to work in the UK for at least 12 months.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A minimum of 12 months' care experience is required, and an NVQ level 2 is preferable. Applicants must also have the right to work in the UK for at least 12 months.

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

11 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.70 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1487539022

Job locations

Agincare UK

Andover

SP10 1NN


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