About this role
Job summary Package Description: *Please note: This post is restricted to female applicants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. This is because the role involves providing personal care to women, where it is necessary to preserve their dignity and privacy.* Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join our team as a Care Assistant 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) 36 hours per week including alternate weekends Days and nights available Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000* £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: Training provided Kin
Main duties of the job This job requires a compassionate individual to join as a Care Assistant, entrusted with the care of female residents, ensuring their dignity, comfort, and joy. The role is exclusively for female candidates, a requirement under the Equality Act 2010, due to the need to maintain resident dignity during personal care. The job offers a fulfilling opportunity to truly make a difference in residents' lives by providing personal care, administering medication, and supporting daily activities with kindness and compassion. There are career development opportunities with funded training up to QCF Level 5. The role involves working 36 hours per week, including alternate weekends, with a salary of £12.76 per hour. Additional benefits include Blue Light Card discounts, a refer-a-friend bonus, a company pension scheme, and on-demand pay. This position requires at least 12 months of right to work in the UK, and while previous care experience is preferred, full training is provided. Applicants should be kind, compassionate, and good with people, able to work alternate weekends as part of a dedicated team at the Trafalgar Care Home in Weymouth, supported by a family-owned care provider.
About us Agincare Homes Holdings, a renowned family-owned care provider, has been making a significant impact on communities across the UK for 40 years. With over 5,500 team members nationwide, Agincare is dedicated to delivering high-quality care services from more than 170 locations. As an organization, they are recognized as one of the leading care providers in the country, taking pride in supporting vulnerable groups such as care leavers and the Armed Forces community by offering guaranteed interviews to eligible applicants. Agincare is committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace by welcoming applications from people of diverse backgrounds and experiences, all while striving to create a supportive and accommodating environment. All adult services provided by Agincare are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to ensure the highest standards of care, and similarly, their children's services are regulated by Ofsted. The organisation's dedication to offering a welcoming and inclusive workplace is exemplified in their offer of guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants from the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, ensuring fairness and equal opportunities.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description: *Please note: This post is restricted to female applicants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.This is because the role involves providing personal care to women, where it is necessary to preserve their dignity and privacy.*Could you be the reason someone smiles?
Join our team as a Care Assistant 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) 36 hours per week including alternate weekends Days and nights available Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000* £12.76 per hour Blue Light Card discounts Company pension scheme On-demand payWhat 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: Training provided Kind, compassionate and great with people Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship) Previous care experience preferred as this is a night role, however fully funded training is provided Care Assistant working 42 hours per week from 8am to 8pm to include working alternative weekends Able to work alternate weekendsWhere youll be working:Trafalgar Care Home
Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/dorset/trafalgar-care-and-home-weymouth/
Care Quality Commission Rating: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-339875071
Apply today and start a career where every day has purpose.
About usFor 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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK. Previous care experience preferred due to night role requirements. Training provided for selected candidates.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Agincare
Address Agincare Homes Holdings
Weymouth
DT4 7LF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)