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Care AssistantNHS

Swanage, BH19 1LQ Permanent £12.76
Posted 27 August 2026 Closing date 25 September 2026
Corfe Castle (4.3 miles, direct) Swanage (Swanage Railway) (0.8 miles, direct) Seldown Coach Station (6.6 miles, direct)

Job summary

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) 42 hours per week including alternate weekends Days and nights 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 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.

Main duties of the job

Join our team as a Care Assistant with Agincare Homes Holdings in Swanage. No experience is required as full training will be provided. You'll help residents live with comfort, dignity, and joy by providing daily support and engaging in meaningful moments. We offer outstanding career development with funded training up to QCF Level 5. The role requires 42 hours per week, including alternate weekends, with days and nights available. Enjoy a competitive salary of up to £12.76 per hour, refer-a-Friend bonus, Blue Light Card discounts, company pension scheme, and on-demand pay. As a Care Assistant, you will provide personal care, administer medication, assist with daily living activities, promote well-being, and deliver person-centered care as part of a team.

Job description

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)
  • 42 hours per week including alternate weekends
  • Days and nights 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

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:

  • 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 weekends

Where youll be working:Gainsborough Care Home, 53 Ulwell Rd, Swanage BH19 1LQ

Care home: Gainsborough Care Home in Swanage, Dorset | AgincareCQC rating: Gainsborough 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.

About us

Agincare has been supporting communities in the UK for 40 years. As a leading family-owned care provider with over 5,500 team members nationwide, we deliver 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. Our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and children's services are regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Currently, we cannot offer visa sponsorship.

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