About this role
Job summary 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. You can book your place here to reserve your interview time: Book your place on Eventbrite or just turn up on the day. 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) 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
Main duties of the job The role of a Care Assistant at Agincare Homes Holdings involves providing personal care and support to residents, administering and recording medication, assisting with daily living activities, and supporting activities and social engagement. Care Assistants are expected to promote dignity, independence, and well-being while delivering person-centred care as part of a team. No experience is needed for this role as full training is provided. The position offers outstanding career development with funded training up to QCF Level 5, and both nights 24-hour contracts and days 42-hour contracts are available. The salary is up to £12.76 per hour. Additional benefits include a Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000, Blue Light Card discounts, a company pension scheme, and on-demand pay. Candidates must have a minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not offered. The role is based at Cheriton care home, 8-10 Weymouth Ave, Dorchester.
About us Agincare Homes Holdings is part of Agincare, a leading family-owned care provider in the UK. For 40 years, Agincare has been supporting communities across the country and now employs over 5,500 team members. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations throughout the UK. Agincare is a proud supporter of the Care Leaver Covenant and the Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All adult services provided by Agincare are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and their children's services are regulated by Ofsted. The organisation is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences. Agincare is unable to offer visa sponsorship at present and requires applicants to have the right to work in the UK.
Job description Job responsibilities 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. You can book your place here to reserve your interview time: Book your place on Eventbrite or just turn up on the day.
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) 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 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: 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 weekendsWhere youll be working:Cheriton care home, 8-10 Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 2EN
Care home: Cheriton Residential Care Home in Dorchester, Dorset | Agincare Care CentreCQC rating: Cheriton Care Home - Care Quality Commission
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
No specific qualifications are required. Full training is provided.
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
Dorchester
DT1 2EN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)