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Dorset Social Care

Care AssistantNHS

Dorchester, DT1 1RX Permanent £14 to £14.20
Posted 27 July 2026 Closing date 26 August 2026
Dorchester West Rail Station (0.2 miles away) Bridport Bus Station (14.1 miles away)

Job summary

Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join us as a Home Care Assistant and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care No experience necessary Theres something truly special about helping others live with dignity and joy, especially in their own home. Whether its sharing a cup of tea and a good chat, helping with daily routines and personal care, or being that friendly face that brightens a clients morning; youre giving more than care youre giving connection. All you need is the compassion and the right to work in the UK and we will provide you with free fully funded training and offer outstanding career development. And the best part? You get just as much back. The gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you and: Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5). Flexible contracts to work around you Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000 Up to £14.20 an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile Blue Light care discount package Company pension scheme On demand pay About You You dont need to have previous experience or qualifications in care, whats important is you are passionate and motivated. If you want Job Satisfaction, where every day is truly different, our Care Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you. No experience needed - We provide comprehensive training and, free of charge Good people skills and the ability to show strong empathy, with a caring and compassionate nature A positive & professional team working ethos A minimum of 12 months on your right to work we currently cannot offer sponsorship Full UK driving licence Alternating weekends are required for this role If youve got a kind heart, a listening ear and a desire to make a clients world a little brighter, all while learning new valuable skills or continued development, wed love to have you join our team. Become a Care Assistant, where compassion meets purpose.

Main duties of the job

Join us as a Home Care Assistant and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care. No experience is necessary. Help others live with dignity and joy in their own homes. Share a cup of tea, have a good chat, assist with daily routines and personal care, or simply be the friendly face that brightens a client's morning. You're providing more than just care; you're providing connection. We offer free, fully funded training and outstanding career development up to QCF level 5. Enjoy flexible contracts that work around you, a refer-a-friend scheme, and pay up to £14.20 an hour, with mileage paid at 32p per mile. Additionally, benefit from a company pension scheme, a Blue Light care discount package, and on-demand pay. You don't need previous experience or qualifications in care; passion and motivation are what's important. Possess a kind heart, a listening ear, and a desire to make a client's world brighter. A full UK driving licence and alternating weekend availability are required. We're committed to supporting care leavers and the Armed Forces community through guaranteed interviews.

Job description

Package Description: Could you be the reason someone smiles? Join us as a Home Care Assistant and make a real difference while building a rewarding career in care No experience necessaryTheres something truly special about helping others live with dignity and joy, especially in their own home. Whether its sharing a cup of tea and a good chat, helping with daily routinesand personal care, or being that friendly facethat brightens a clients morning; youre giving more than care youre giving connection.

All you need is the compassion and the right to work in the UKand we will provide you with free fully funded training and offer outstanding career development.

And the best part? You get just as much back. The gratitude, the stories, the smiles that stay with you and:

  • Outstanding career development with fully funded professional training and qualifications (up to QCF level 5).
  • Flexible contracts to work around you
  • Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £1000*
  • Up to £14.20 an hour and mileage paid - 32p per mile
  • Blue Light care discount package
  • Company pension scheme
  • On demand pay

About You

You dont need to have previous experience or qualifications in care, whats important is you are passionate and motivated.If you want Job Satisfaction, where every day is truly different, our Care Assistant role could be the perfect opportunity for you.

  • No experience needed - We provide comprehensive training and, free of charge
  • Good people skills and the ability to show strongempathy, with a caring andcompassionate nature
  • A positive & professional team working ethos
  • A minimum of 12 months on your right to work we currently cannot offer sponsorship
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Alternating weekends are required for this role

If youve got a kind heart, a listening ear and a desire to make a clients world a little brighter, all while learning new valuable skills or continued development, wed love to have you join our team.

Become a Care Assistant, where compassion meets purpose.

Message us today or click the link below to apply - your next meaningful chapter starts here.

Agincare is proudly celebrating 40years 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 Forcescommunity through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviewsto 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

Agincare UK is one of the UK's largest care providers, celebrating 40 years of service. As a family-owned care provider with a rapidly growing workforce of over 5,500 team members, Agincare is continually expanding through recent care home developments and the launch of its new not-for-profit Children's Services. Agincare delivers 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, Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers by offering guaranteed interviews or informal career conversations. Agincare is also dedicated to supporting the Armed Forces community through its alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and military community members. All services provided are regulated by the CQC. Agincare is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Visa sponsorship is not available at present, but there are many exciting opportunities to explore within the organisation.

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