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Care AssistantNHS

Swanage, BH19 1LQ Permanent £12.76
Posted 31 July 2026 Closing date 29 August 2026
Swanage (Swanage Railway) (0.8 miles away) Coach Park (0.7 miles away)

Job summary

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

Main duties of the job

Join our team as a Care Assistant and help residents live with comfort and dignity. No experience is needed as we provide full training and support. Your role will include providing personal care, administering medication, assisting with daily activities, and promoting dignity and well-being. You will work 42 hours per week including alternate weekends, with opportunities for days or nights. The job offers outstanding career development with funded training up to QCF Level 5, a Refer-a-Friend bonus, and company pension scheme. It is a purposeful role that brings meaningful moments to those you care for.

Job description

Package Description: 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 Homes Holdings is a leading family-owned care provider with over 5,500 team members nationwide. They have been supporting communities across the UK for 40 years, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. Agincare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. They are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and the Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. They operate regulated adult and children's services and are passionately dedicated to making a positive difference.

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