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Support WorkerNHS

Dorchester, DT1 1ZL Permanent £13.20
Posted 10 September 2026 Closing date 10 October 2026
Dorchester South Rail Station (0.1 miles, direct) Norden - Park and Ride (Swanage Railway) (17.0 miles, direct) Temp Bus Station (19.9 miles, direct)

Job summary

Imagine a career where every day you help someone live a happier, more independent, and fulfilling life. Join Elizabeth Court as a Support Worker and you can help someone build confidence, independence and joy and thrive in their community. Every day brings something different. Whether it's providing everyday support, enjoying a visit to the local pub, or joining someone on a holiday adventure, each activity is tailored to the individual's interests and aspirations. It's all about helping people make the most of life. For your support, we offer: £13.20 per hour Refer a friend bonus (up to £500) Fully funded training up to QCF Level 5 Excellent career development opportunities Blue Light Card discounts Company pension A supportive, values-led team Were looking for: A calm, patient and caring approach with the willingness to learn and build trust A team player who values consistency Previous Support Worker/Care Experience preferred but not essential At least 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK Who youll support: Youll be supporting multiple individuals with learnin

Main duties of the job

Join Elizabeth Court as a Support Worker where you can make a difference by helping individuals with learning disabilities live independently. Days are varied, involving everything from personal care to community outings based on individual interests. The role offers a competitive hourly wage, referral bonuses, and extensive training with room for career development. You will work in a supportive environment, focusing on person-centred care and building long-term relationships. Essential qualities include patience, a caring approach, and teamwork, with previous experience preferred but not required. Candidates must have at least 12 months remaining on their right to work in the UK.

Job description

Package Description: Imagine a career where every day you help someone live a happier, more independent, and fulfilling life.Join Elizabeth Court as a Support Worker and you can help someone build confidence, independence and joy and thrive in their community.

Every day brings something different. Whether it's providing everyday support, enjoying a visit to the local pub, or joining someone on a holiday adventure, each activity is tailored to the individual's interests and aspirations. It's all about helping people make the most of life.

For your support, we offer:

  • £13.20 per hour
  • Refer a friend bonus (up to £500)
  • Fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
  • Excellent career development opportunities
  • Blue Light Card discounts
  • Company pension
  • A supportive, values-led team

Were looking for:

  • A calm, patient and caring approach with the willingness to learn and build trust
  • A team player who values consistency
  • Previous Support Worker/Care Experience preferred but not essential
  • At least 12 months remaining on your right to work in the UK

Who youll support:Youll be supporting multiple individuals with learning disabilities at Elizabeth Court in Dorchester, helping them thrive and live as independently as possible. Youll help with personal care and daily routines, while building meaningful, lasting connections. From supporting days out in the community to holidays and new experiences,

Youll ensure their care is truly person-centred, respecting their choices, promoting their safety and helping them do the things they love most.

Your role:

  • Provide person-centred support and personal care
  • Encourage activities and meaningful experiences
  • Support communication in a way that works for them
  • Follow care plans and maintain accurate records
  • Promote independence, safety, and wellbeing

This is more than a job; its about building a relationship and making a lasting difference in someones life.

If this sounds like something youd enjoy, apply today!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 Support Work 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 Eventbriteor just turn up on the day.

About Agincare:Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 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 nationwide.

As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting 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 interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.

All of our services are regulated by the CQC and Agincare is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and 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

Established 40 years ago, Agincare is a family-owned company and one of the UKs largest care providers, employing over 5,500 staff nationwide. With a wide range of services including care and nursing homes, home care, and supported living across 170 locations, Agincare is dedicated to high-quality care in communities. Operating under strict CQC regulations, Agincare emphasizes equal opportunities and supports various community initiatives, including the Armed Forces. They offer diverse career paths and encourage people from all backgrounds to join their expanding team. As visa sponsorship is unavailable, local applications are preferable.

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