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AdministratorNHS

Dorchester, DT1 2EN Permanent £28,000 to £30,000
Posted 9 September 2026 Closing date 9 October 2026
Dorchester South Rail Station (0.3 miles, direct) Norden - Park and Ride (Swanage Railway) (17.2 miles, direct) Temp Bus Station (20.1 miles, direct)

Job summary

Package Description: Are you organised, detail-focused and enjoy keeping things running smoothly? As an Administrator at Cheriton care home, youll play an important role behind the scenes. Your attention to detail, organisation and people skills will make a real difference every day, helping create a well-run, welcoming environment for residents, their families and the team. While you wont be providing direct care, your organisation and attention to detail will make a real difference. Salary £28,000 - £30,000 per annum. DOE Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000) Career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5 Blue Light discount package Company pension scheme Were looking for: Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK Admin experience, ideally in health or social care Excellent communication and IT skills 40 hours per week contract (Monday to Friday) Your role: Answer calls, take messages, and warmly welcome visitors Maintain diaries and schedule appointments Communicate with residents, families, staff and visiting professionals Keep files up to date and support audits Attend meetings and take minutes to support team development Where you'll be working: Cheriton Care Home in Dorchester, Dorset | Agincare Care Centre Care Quality Commission rating -

Main duties of the job

As an Administrator at Cheriton care home, you'll play an important role behind the scenes by using your attention to detail, organisation, and people skills to help create a well-run, welcoming environment for residents, their families, and the team. You will not be providing direct care, but your organization and attention to detail will make a real difference. Your role will involve answering calls, taking messages, maintaining diaries, scheduling appointments, communicating with residents and their families as well as staff and visitors, keeping files up to date, supporting audits, attending meetings, and taking minutes. The role requires excellent communication and IT skills and admin experience, ideally in health or social care. You'll work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and receive a salary between £28,000 - £30,000 per annum depending on experience, with benefits including a refer a friend scheme and career development opportunities.

Job description

Package Description: Are you organised, detail-focused and enjoy keeping things running smoothly?As an Administrator at Cheriton care home, youll play an important role behind the scenes.

Your attention to detail, organisation and people skills will make a real difference every day, helping create a well-run, welcoming environment for residents, their families and the team.

While you wont be providing direct care, your organisation and attention to detail will make a real difference.

  • Salary £28,000 - £30,000 per annum. DOE
  • Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000)
  • Career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
  • Blue Light discount package
  • Company pension scheme

Were looking for:

  • Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
  • Admin experience, ideally in health or social care
  • Excellent communication and IT skills
  • 40 hours per week contract (Monday to Friday)

Your role:

  • Answer calls, take messages, and warmly welcome visitors
  • Maintain diaries and schedule appointments
  • Communicate with residents, families, staff and visiting professionals
  • Keep files up to date and support audits
  • Attend meetings and take minutes to support team development

Where you'll be working:

  • Click here to view the care home: Cheriton Care Home in Dorchester, Dorset | Agincare Care Centre
  • Care Quality Commission rating - Good

Your work ensures the home runs smoothly, giving residents and staff a safe, organised, and welcoming environment. If youre friendly, organised, and ready to make a difference behind the scenes, apply today!

About us: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 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.

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 Homes Holdings is a leading family-owned care provider in the UK, proudly supporting communities for over 40 years. With more than 5,500 team members nationwide, they deliver high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. Committed to inclusivity, Agincare welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and actively supports the Care Leaver Covenant and the Armed Forces community by offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. The company operates under strict regulations, with all adult services regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and children's services regulated by Ofsted. They also provide career development and training opportunities, encouraging employees to explore further career paths within the organization.

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