Senior Care Assistant
Agincare
Dorchester, DT1 2ENView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£13.46
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 November 2026
26 days leftJob description
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 Ch...
As a Senior Care Assistant at Cheriton Care Home, you will be a pivotal member of the Agincare family. This role demands a compassionate and experienced care professional who is eager to make a difference in residents' lives. Your responsibility is to ensure that residents feel comfortable, valued, and cared for in their home setting. We offer a competitive hourly rate of £13.46, along with a refer a friend scheme worth up to £1000 and opportunities for career development with fully funded training up to QCF Level 5. Additional benefits include a Blue Light discount package, a company pension scheme, and on-demand pay. If you have at least 12 months' right to work in the UK and hold a Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification (or are working towards Level 3), we invite you to apply. Flexible shift patterns are available, requiring alternate weekend availability. You'll be expected to deliver high-quality, person-centred care, support residents with personal care, and lead activities and engagement.
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
- Blue Light discount package
- Company pension scheme
- On-demand pay
Were looking for: - 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 youll feel that difference every day.
If youre ready to take the next step in your care career, apply today!
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.
For over 40 years, Agincare has been committed to supporting communities across the UK with high-quality care and support services. As a leading family-owned care provider, Agincare employs more than 5,500 team members nationwide and operates across over 170 locations. The organisation takes pride in being an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Agincare is a proud supporter of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All its adult services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), ensuring that clients receive the highest standards of care. Although they support a diverse and inclusive workforce, Agincare currently does not offer visa sponsorship. Join Agincare if you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and are ready to take the next step in your care career.
Qualifications
Essential: - Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK Level 2 Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3)
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First seen
17 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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