Care Assistant

Agincare Homes Holdings; Merley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Funded training

Full-time 36h

Refer-a-Friend bonus

£12.76/hour

Blue Light Card

Pension scheme

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare Homes Holdings invites you to join our Poole-based care team as a Care Assistant. No experience is required as comprehensive training and support are provided. This 36-hour day contract offers you a chance to help residents live with comfort, dignity and joy in a friendly, community-focused home.

Attend our Dorset Careers Open Day on 10th September from 10am to 2pm at the Dorchester Corn Exchange to meet the team, ask questions, and interview on the day.

Qualifications

• No experience needed – full training provided.
• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support.
• Administer and record medication.
• Assist with daily living activities.
• Support activities and social engagement.
• Promote dignity, independence, and well-being.
• Deliver person-centred care as part of a team.

Skills

Compassion

People skills

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Job description

Package Description:

Fancy getting a feel for the job before you apply? Come along to our Dorset Careers Open Day and find out what a career in care could really look like. Meet the team, ask any questions you have, and interview with us on the day for this role. 10th September | 10am – 2pm at the Dorchester Corn Exchange.

Could you be the reason someone smiles?

Join our team as a Care Assistant (no experience needed) and help residents live with comfort, dignity, and joy. From daily support to meaningful moments, your kindness can make a real difference. Bring your compassion; we’ll provide the training and support you need.

What you’ll receive:

• Outstanding career development with funded training (up to QCF Level 5)
• 36 hours day contract available
• Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000*
• Up to £12.76 per hour
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay

What you will be doing:

• Provide personal care and support.
• Administer and record medication.
• Assist with daily living activities.
• Support activities and social engagement.
• Promote dignity, independence, and well-being.
• Deliver person-centred care as part of a team.

What you’ll bring:

• No experience needed – full training provided
• Kind, compassionate and great with people
• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship)
• Able to work alternate weekends

Where you’ll be working:

Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home

Care home: Nursing Home in Poole, Dorset | Care Home | Agincare
CQC rating: Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home - Care Quality Commission

About us

For 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 country’s 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 also 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.