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Care AssistantNHS

Ipswich, IP2 8RT Permanent £12.75
Posted 22 September 2026 Closing date 21 October 2026
Ipswich Rail Station (0.6 miles, direct) Wymondham Abbey (Mid Norfolk Railway) (36.3 miles, direct) Old Cattle Market Bus Station (0.6 miles, direct)

Job summary

Looking for a role where your compassion can have a real impact? Join Peppercorn as a Home Care Assistant. Supporting people to remain independent and comfortable in their own homes is deeply rewarding. A career as a home carer is all about making a positive difference in someone's day. It can involve: 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 What We Offer: Fully funded professional training, qualifications and career development Flexible contracts to suit you £12.75 per hour Blue Light discounts & pension scheme You dont need previous care experience, as long as you bring: A warm and compassionate nature with great people skills and a positive, team-focused attitude Flexibility to work alternating weekends A minimum of 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK.

Main duties of the job

As a Home Care Assistant, you'll support people to remain independent and comfortable at home by assisting with daily routines, personal care, shopping, meal preparation, and offering companionship. We provide fully funded professional training, flexible contracts, and a competitive hourly rate. Previous care experience isn't necessary; we're looking for a warm and compassionate nature, strong people skills, and a team-focused attitude. Flexibility to work alternating weekends and a valid right to work in the UK for at least 12 months is required. Join us to make a positive impact in people's lives and yours.

Job description

Package Description: Looking for a role where your compassion can have a real impact?Join Peppercorn as a Home Care Assistant.

Supporting people to remain independent and comfortable in their own homes is deeply rewarding. A career as a home carer is all about making a positive difference in someone's day.

It can involve:

  • 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

What We Offer:

  • Fully funded professional training, qualifications and career development
  • Flexible contracts to suit you
  • £12.75 per hour
  • Blue Light discounts & pension scheme

You dont need previous care experience, as long as you bring:

  • A warm and compassionate nature with great people skills and a positive, team-focused attitude
  • Flexibility to work alternating weekends
  • A minimum of 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK (please note we cannot offer sponsorship)

Join Agincare as a Home Care Assistant and help change lives, including your ownAgincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new 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 nationwide.

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 CQC and Childrens Service are also regulated by Ofsted and Agincare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and 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

About us

Agincare UK is a leading care provider with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality services across the UK. With more than 5,500 team members and operations in over 170 locations, Agincare offers a range of services including home care, live-in care, and nursing homes. The organisation is committed to providing excellent care and support for communities, focusing on ensuring individuals can live independently with dignity. Agincare values diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, promoting equal opportunities while supporting care leavers and the Armed Forces community.

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