Agincare

Care Assistant

The closing date is 12 April 2026

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Job summary

The Care Assistant position at Agincare Homes Holdings in Littlehampton offers a rewarding career opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. This is a permanent role with a competitive hourly rate of £12.25 and a range of benefits, including a refer-a-friend scheme, funded training, and a company pension scheme. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing personalized care and support to residents in a safe and comfortable environment.

Main duties of the job

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing a range of care and support services to residents, including companionship, personal care, medication administration, meal preparation, and light cleaning tasks. You will work closely with the care team to ensure the residents' needs are met and they can live as independently as possible. The role requires a minimum of 12 months' right to work in the UK, and a Health and Social Care Level 2 qualification is preferred.

About us

Agincare Homes Holdings is a family-run business that has been providing high-quality care and support to people since 1986. With over 4,500 team members, they are one of the largest care providers in the UK, with a network of care and nursing homes, home care branches, and supported living properties across England. Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers and offers a guaranteed interview or informal conversation to those who have experienced the care system.

Details

Date posted

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1461096211

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

Littlehampton

BN17 6AJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Package 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 Care Assistant.

Please note this is currently a bank contract.

Where you'll be working

Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/west-sussex/fulford-nursing-home-littlehampton/Care Quality Commission Rating:Good https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-3153714830

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy:

  • £12.25 per hour
  • Refer a friend scheme up to£1000*
  • Outstanding career development
  • Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
  • Blue Light care discount package
  • Company pension scheme
  • On demand pay

What is required from you?

  • A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
  • Health and Social Care Level 2 qualification is ideal
  • 36 hour contract

A day in the life of a Care Assistant

  • Companionship - Providing support, companionship, communication and engagement
  • Personal care-supporting with a wash bath or shower and supporting the client with dressing and oral care.
  • Medication-Prompting, assisting or administering medications and creams.
  • Meals Supporting the client with healthy meals, snacks and beverages.
  • Domestic tasks- light cleaning tasks.
  • Mobility - Supporting the client to live as independently as possible with their mobility.
  • Social activities- Trips out, social engagements and activities within the home.

About Agincare

Were a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.

With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including our 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

LHSP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package 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 Care Assistant.

Please note this is currently a bank contract.

Where you'll be working

Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/west-sussex/fulford-nursing-home-littlehampton/Care Quality Commission Rating:Good https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-3153714830

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy:

  • £12.25 per hour
  • Refer a friend scheme up to£1000*
  • Outstanding career development
  • Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
  • Blue Light care discount package
  • Company pension scheme
  • On demand pay

What is required from you?

  • A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
  • Health and Social Care Level 2 qualification is ideal
  • 36 hour contract

A day in the life of a Care Assistant

  • Companionship - Providing support, companionship, communication and engagement
  • Personal care-supporting with a wash bath or shower and supporting the client with dressing and oral care.
  • Medication-Prompting, assisting or administering medications and creams.
  • Meals Supporting the client with healthy meals, snacks and beverages.
  • Domestic tasks- light cleaning tasks.
  • Mobility - Supporting the client to live as independently as possible with their mobility.
  • Social activities- Trips out, social engagements and activities within the home.

About Agincare

Were a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.

With over 4,500 team members, were one of the UKs largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including our 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

LHSP

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A minimum of 12 months' right to work in the UK and a Health and Social Care Level 2 qualification is preferred.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A minimum of 12 months' right to work in the UK and a Health and Social Care Level 2 qualification is preferred.

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 Homes Holdings

Littlehampton

BN17 6AJ


Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Agincare

Address

Agincare Homes Holdings

Littlehampton

BN17 6AJ


Employer's website

https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Agincare Homes Holdings

Recruitment@agincare.com

Details

Date posted

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1461096211

Job locations

Agincare Homes Holdings

Littlehampton

BN17 6AJ


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