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Torbay Social Care

Care AssistantNHS

Paignton, TQ4 5PL Permanent £12.75
Posted 3 August 2026 Closing date 2 September 2026
Paignton Rail Station (0.7 miles away) Paignton Bus Station (0.7 miles away)

Job summary

Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join us as a Home Care Assistant in Whitley Court 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* £12.75 an hour 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 Provi

Main duties of the job

Join us as a Home Care Assistant and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care. As a Home Carer, you will support people with their daily routines, including household tasks and personal care. You will assist with shopping, meal preparation, and provide companionship and conversation. You're giving more than care; you're giving connection. We offer outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications up to QCF level 5. We provide flexible contracts to work around you, as well as a refer a friend scheme with earnings up to £1000, a Blue Light care discount package, and a company pension scheme. We seek individuals who are kind, compassionate, and genuinely passionate about helping others. No previous care experience or qualifications are needed; we value the right attitude and a caring nature. Applicants should have strong people skills, a supportive and professional mindset, a minimum of 12 months remaining on their right to work in the UK, a full UK driving license (preferred), and flexibility to work alternating weekends.

Job description

Package Description: Could you be the reason someone smiles?Join us as a Home Care Assistant in Whitley Court 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*
  • £12.75 an hour
  • 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 (Preferred)
  • 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 proudly supported communities across the UK. With over 5,500 team members nationwide, Agincare is one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers. The organization delivers high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. Agincare supports the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All adult services provided are regulated by the CQC, and children's services by Ofsted. Agincare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. However, at present, Agincare is unable to offer visa sponsorship. Agincare encourages exploring other vacancies if this role isn't a fit, directing candidates to their careers page for more opportunities. Agincares dedication to inclusive hiring reinforces its position as a prominent care provider in the UK.

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