Care Assistant

Agincare Group; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Gillingham is seeking a passionate Home Care Assistant. The role involves supporting customers with personal care and daily tasks. No prior experience is necessary as comprehensive training is provided. Enjoy benefits like £12.50 per hour, a refer-a-friend scheme, and a company pension. Join a family-run business committed to community support and equal opportunities. Apply now for this rewarding career opportunity.

Benefits

£12.50 per hour

Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000

Fully funded training up to QCF level 5

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months on your right to work.
• Driver's License and use of own car required.
• Flexible with split shifts.

Responsibilities

• Help support customers based on their needs.
• Provide personal care and administer medication.
• Carry out light domestic duties and prepare meals.

Skills

Good people skills

Strong empathy

Caring and compassionate nature

Positive & professional team ethos

Job 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 Home Care Assistant

Where you'll be working

• Medway, Rainham, Gillingham, Chatham & Rochester
• Care Quality Commission rating -https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-1242441072

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy:

• £12.50 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• Company pension scheme

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work
• Drivers License and use of own car required
• Split Shifts available must be flexible

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.

• 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 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

MWSP

Application Deadline: 25/02/2026

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