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NHS Jobs; Swanage; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding training

42 hours per week

Alternate weekends

Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000

Up to £12.76 per hour

Blue Light Card discounts

Company pension

On-demand pay

Job summary

Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage, Dorset, is seeking a Care Assistant with no prior experience. You will provide personal care, support daily living activities, and work as part of a team delivering compassionate, person-centred care.

The role offers full training, 42 hours per week with alternate weekends, day and night shifts, pension scheme, and access to benefits such as On-demand pay and Blue Light Card discounts.

Qualifications

• No experience required; full training provided.
• Kind, compassionate and great with people
• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available)
• 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.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Team player

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; well provide the training and support you need.

What youll 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 youll 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 youll be working

Gainsborough Care Home, 53 Ulwell Rd, Swanage BH19 1LQ Care home: Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage, Dorset | AgincareCQC 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 countrys 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.