Care Assistant

Agincare Homes Holdings; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funding for training to QCF Level 5

Nights 24 hour contract

Days 42 hour contracts

Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000

Hourly rate up to £12.76

Blue Light Card discounts

Company pension

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare Homes Holdings seeks a Care Assistant at Cheriton care home in Dorchester to support residents with personal care, medication administration, and daily living activities. You will work as part of a team to promote dignity, independence and wellbeing.

No prior experience is required; full training is provided. You must be able to work alternating weekends and have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• No experience required; 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.

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

Compassionate

People skills

No experience required

Education

Right to work in the UK (12 months)

Job description

Package Description:

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)
• Nights 24 hour contract and days 42 hour contracts 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:

Cheriton care home, 8-10 Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 2EN

Care home: Cheriton Residential Care Home in Dorchester, Dorset | Agincare Care Centre
CQC rating: Cheriton Care 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.