Job summary
Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join us as a Home Care Assistant in Medway and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care. 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. *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.* And the best part? You get just as much back. The gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you. What we offer 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 £13.40 an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile Blue Light care discount package
Main duties of the job
Join Agincare UK as a Home Care Assistant in Medway and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care. The role involves supporting people with their daily routines, including household tasks and personal care, helping with shopping, preparing meals, and providing companionship. No previous experience or qualifications are required, but a kind, compassionate nature is essential. The role is restricted to female applicants as a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010, due to providing personal care to women. Agincare offers outstanding career development, flexible contracts, a refer-a-friend scheme, and a Blue Light care discount package.
About us
Agincare UK, celebrating over 40 years of service, is a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with around 6000 team members, expanding daily. It offers services like care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across England. Agincare is one of the UK's largest care providers and is committed to supporting care leavers and the Armed Forces community through job interview guarantees. Their services are regulated by the CQC, and they pride themselves on being equal opportunities employers, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and experiences. They are unable to offer visa sponsorship currently.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Could you be the reason someone smiles?
Join us as a Home Care Assistant in Medway and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care.
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.
*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.*
And the best part? You get just as much back. The gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you.What we offer
- 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 £13.40 an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile
- Blue Light care discount package
- Company pension scheme
- On demand pay
The Role of a Home Carer:
- Supporting people with their daily routines, including household tasks and personal care
- Helping with shopping, preparing nutritious meals, and making a comforting cup of tea
- Providing companionship, a listening ear, and friendly conversation
- Helping with medication
About you:
Above all, were looking for someone kind, compassionate, and genuinely passionate about helping others.You dont need previous care experience or qualifications; if you have the right attitude and a caring nature, we can teach you the rest.
Youll bring:
- A warm, caring, and compassionate approach to supporting others
- Strong people skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships
- A supportive, professional, and team-focused mindset
- A minimum of 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK (please note we are currently unable to offer sponsorship)
- A full UK driving licence
- Flexibility to work alternating weekends
If youve got a kind heart, a listening ear, and a desire to make a clients world a little brighterwhile learning new, valuable skills and continuing your developmentwed love you to join our team.
About us
Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-ownedcare provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew 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 across England.
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 CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A warm, caring, and compassionate approach to supporting others; strong people skills; the ability to build meaningful relationships; a full UK driving licence; flexibility to work alternating weekends.
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
Medway
ME5 7JZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Care Assistant - Female Only in Medway employer: Agincare
Agincare is an exceptional employer that prioritises compassion and community impact, making it a fulfilling place to work as a Care Assistant. With fully funded professional training, flexible contracts, and a supportive work culture, employees are empowered to grow their careers while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Additionally, Agincare's commitment to inclusivity and support for care leavers and the Armed Forces community further enhances its reputation as a caring and progressive workplace.
