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Dorset Social Care

Care AssistantNHS

Colehill, BH21 6RD Permanent £12.76
Posted 17 September 2026 Closing date 16 October 2026
Bournemouth Rail Station (8.4 miles, direct) Norden - Park and Ride (Swanage Railway) (16.2 miles, direct) Bournemouth University (7.4 miles, direct)

Job summary

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) Opportunities Available: Care Assistant working 42 hours per week from 8am to 8pm to include alternative weekends Night Care Assistant working 3

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. You'll receive outstanding career development with funded training up to QCF Level 5, competitive pay at £12.76 per hour, and benefits such as Blue Light Card discounts, a company pension, and on-demand pay. Your role involves providing personal care and support, administering and recording medication, assisting with daily living activities, supporting social engagement, and promoting dignity and independence among residents. We're looking for compassionate individuals who are great with people and have a minimum of 12 months legal right to work in the UK. Opportunities include day and night shifts and require flexible working, including alternate weekends. Local areas include Ringwood and Ferndown.

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)
  • Opportunities Available:
  • Care Assistant working 42 hours per week from 8am to 8pm to include alternative weekends
  • Night Care Assistant working 36 hours per week from 8pm to 8am to include alternative weekends
  • Night Care Assistant working 48 hours per week from 8pm to 8am to include alternative weekends
  • Bank Care Assistant for this role you are required to have the flexibility to work day shifts, nights shifts and alternative weekends as and when required
  • Local areas close to Waterloo care home: Ringwood, Ferndown, Verwood, West Moors, Colehill and Parley
  • Able to work alternate weekends

Where youll be working:Waterloo Care Home

Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/dorset/waterloo-care-home-wimborne/ Care Quality Commission Rating: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-138416463

Apply today and start a career where every day has purpose.

About usFor 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across England. 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 England. 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.

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