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Senior Care AssistantNHS

Parley, BH21 6RD Permanent £13.46
Posted 10 October 2026 Closing date 8 November 2026
We last saw this on 14 Oct · check it's still open on NHS Jobs Closes in 14 days · 8 Nov 2026
Bournemouth Rail Station (8.4 miles, direct) Norden - Park and Ride (Swanage Railway) (16.2 miles, direct) Bournemouth University (7.4 miles, direct)

Job summary

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 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) A Senior Care Assistant to work 42 hours per week to from 8am to 8pm to include alternative weekends 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. Where you'll be working Waterloo Care Home Care Quality Commission Rating

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Care Assistant at Agincare Homes Holdings, you'll play a vital role in transforming the daily lives of residents at Waterloo Care Home. This position requires an experienced care professional who can use their skills to provide high-quality, person-centered care. Responsibilities include supporting residents with personal care, dignity, and independence, administering medication accurately, leading activities and outings, and guiding team members. The role offers a competitive hourly wage, career development opportunities, and benefits like a refer-a-friend scheme and Blue Light discounts. This challenging yet rewarding position is perfect for someone ready to make a significant difference in the lives of others.

Job description

Package 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 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)
  • A Senior Care Assistant to work 42 hours per week to from 8am to 8pm to include alternative weekends
  • 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.

Where you'll be workingWaterloo Care Home

  • Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/dorset/waterloo-care-home-wimborne/
  • Care Quality Commission Rating: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-138416463

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoyIf youre ready to take the next step in your care career, apply today!

About Us:Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with close to 6000 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations across England.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies,www.agincare.com/careers

About us

Agincare is a family-owned care provider celebrating its 40th year. With nearly 6000 team members and 170 locations across England, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers. They offer a range of services including care and nursing homes, home care, supported living, and more. Agincare is dedicated to providing quality care services and is a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, offering support and opportunities to care leavers and the Armed Forces community. As an equal opportunities employer, Agincare encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

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