Care Assistant

Agincare; Swanage; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding career development with...

42 hours per week including alternate

Days and nights 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

Job summary

Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage, part of Agincare, is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents with dignity and personalised care. No prior experience needed as full training is provided; you will help with daily living, personal care, and social activities within a warm, team-based environment.

Applicants should have the right to work in the UK for at least 12 months, and be able to work alternating weekends.

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

Right to work in UK

Kind and compassionate

No experience required

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)


• 42 hours per week including alternate weekends


• Days and nights 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

Gainsborough Care Home, 53 Ulwell Rd, Swanage BH19 1LQ

Care home: Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage, Dorset | Agincare

CQC rating: Gainsborough 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.