Care Assistant

Agincare Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care provider is seeking a Home Care Assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne. This rewarding role supports clients with personal care, medication, and companionship. Candidates should have a driving license and access to a car, but no previous experience is necessary as training is provided. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to make a real difference in the community. Join a team committed to providing compassionate care and support to people since 1986.

Benefits

£12.50 per hour Monday - Friday

£13.00 per hour Saturday & Sunday

Mileage - 32p per mile

Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000

Fully funded training up to QCF level 5

Company pension scheme

On demand pay

Qualifications

• Driving license and access to own car required.
• No previous experience necessary; training provided.
• Must be passionate about helping in the community.

Responsibilities

• Support customers with personal care and companionship.
• Administer medication and prepare meals.
• Perform light domestic duties as needed.

Skills

Good people skills

Ability to show empathy

Caring and compassionate nature

Positive and professional ethos

Job description

Please note: This post is restricted to female applicants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This is because the role involves providing personal care to women, where it is necessary to preserve their dignity and privacy.

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 Home Care Assistant

Where you'll be working

• Our Newcastle-Under-Lyme covers Hanley, Stoke-On-Trent, Kidsgrove and surrounding areas.
• Care Quality Commission rating - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-270213531

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

• £12.50 per hour Monday - Friday
• £13.00 per hour Saturday & Sunday
• Mileage - 32p per mile
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
• Drivers licence and access to own car required

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 don’t need to have previous experience or qualifications in care, what’s 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.

• Driving license and use of own car is required for this role
• 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

We’re a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.

With over 4,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s 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

NLSP

Application Deadline: 25/02/2026

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