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Dorset Social Care

Care AssistantNHS

Weymouth, DT4 7LF Permanent £12.76
Posted 18 August 2026 Closing date 16 September 2026
Weymouth Rail Station (0.8 miles away) Bridport Bus Station (15.2 miles away)

Job summary

Package Description: Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join our team as a Care Assistant 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) Days and nights available Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000* £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: Training provided Kind, compassionate and great with people Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship) Previous care experience preferred as this is a night role, however fully funded training

Main duties of the job

Join our team as a Care Assistant 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. Outstanding career development with funded training (up to QCF Level 5) is available. You can earn £12.76 per hour, alongside other benefits such as Blue Light Card discounts, and a company pension scheme. You will be providing personal care and support, administering and recording medication, assisting with daily living activities, and promoting dignity and independence. Applicants should have training provided, be kind, compassionate, and great with people. A minimum 12 months right to work in the UK is required, with previous care experience preferred as this is a night role. Opportunities for Care Assistants are available for 42 hours per week from 8am to 8pm and Night Care Assistants from 8pm to 8am, inclusive of working on alternative weekends.

Job description

Package Description: Could you be the reason someone smiles?Join our team as a Care Assistant 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)
  • Days and nights available
  • Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000*
  • £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:

  • Training provided
  • Kind, compassionate and great with people
  • Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship)
  • Previous care experience preferred as this is a night role, however fully funded training is provided
  • Opportunities Available:
  • Care Assistant working 42 hours per week from 8am to 8pm to include working alternative weekends
  • Night Care Assistant working 42 hours per week from 8pm to 8am to include working alternative weekends - females only
  • *Please note: This post is restricted to female applicants only as a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.This is because the role involves providing personal care to women, where it is necessary to preserve their dignity and privacy.*
  • Bank Care Assistant to work as and when required to include day, night and weekend shifts - this is a zero hour contract

Where youll be working:Trafalgar Care Home

Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/dorset/trafalgar-care-and-home-weymouth/

Care Quality Commission Rating: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-339875071

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.

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About us

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. Agincare Homes Holdings is a leading family-owned care provider dedicated to delivering high-quality care and support services. With more than 5,500 team members nationwide, the organisation operates across over 170 locations. Agincare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. They are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All adult services are regulated by the CQC, ensuring that the support and care delivered meet high standards. Agincare's dedication to providing exceptional care is evident in their commitment to outstanding career development, funded training opportunities, and a supportive work environment for their staff.

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