Senior Care Assistant

Agincare; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay £13.46 per hour

Refer a friend up to £1000

Fully funded training to QCF Level 5

Company pension scheme

On-demand pay

Job summary

Agincare is recruiting for a care professional at Cheriton Care Home in Dorchester. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care, support residents with personal care and independence, and help maintain a warm, homely environment.

Join a long-standing UK family-owned provider offering full and part-time shifts, on-demand pay, training up to QCF Level 5, and a supportive team focused on compassionate care. Guaranteed interviews for visa-exempt positions apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings.
• Leading a team or coordinating care is desirable.
• Willingness to develop through training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and lead high-quality, person-centred care.
• Support residents with personal care, dignity and independence.
• Administer medication safely and accurately.
• Contribute to and review care plans.
• Lead activities, outings and meaningful engagement.
• Support and guide team members when needed.

Job description

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Be the helping hand that changes someone's day.

Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next challenge? Join the Agincare family at Cheriton Care Home and use your skills to make a real difference in residents’ lives, every single day.

This is a role where your compassion and experience can help create a home where people feel comfortable, valued, and truly cared for.

What we offer:

• £13.46 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000)
• Outstanding career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay
• Minimum 12 months’ right to work in the UK
• Level 2 Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3)
• Various shift patterns available (Full time, part time and bank contracts) Alternate weekends required
• Day shifts and night shifts currently available
• A caring, confident team player with leadership qualities

Your role:

• Deliver and lead high-quality, person-centred care
• Support residents with personal care, dignity, and independence
• Administer medication safely and accurately
• Contribute to and review care plans
• Lead activities, outings, and meaningful engagement
• Support and guide team members, stepping up when needed

Supporting people to live with comfort and joy in a place they call home is something truly special and you’ll feel that difference every day.

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.