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Care Assistant - Driver OnlyNHS

Totton, SO40 9DQ Permanent Negotiable
Posted 4 August 2026 Closing date 3 September 2026
Totton Rail Station (0.2 miles away) Albion Place (3.6 miles away)

Job summary

Package Description: Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join us as a Home Care Assistant in Totton/Southampton 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. 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 wi

Main duties of the job

Join us as a Home Care Assistant in Totton/Southampton and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care. As a Home Care Assistant, you'll help others live with dignity and joy, especially in their own home. Your role includes sharing a cup of tea and a good chat, helping with daily routines and personal care, or being a friendly face that brightens a clients morning. We offer outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5), flexible contracts to work around you, a refer a friend scheme where you can earn up to £1000, and up to £13.40 an hour with mileage paid. Additional benefits include a Blue Light care discount package and a company pension scheme. 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, compassionate approach, strong people skills, and ability to build meaningful relationsh

Job description

Package Description: Could you be the reason someone smiles?Join us as a Home Care Assistant in Totton/Southampton 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.

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 usFor 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.

If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers

About us

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. We are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. With more than 5,500 team members nationwide, our organisation is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship currently. If this role isnt for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies on our careers section at our website. We remain committed to our mission of offering quality care to those who need us the most, thereby contributing positively to our communities.

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