Agincare
Senior Care Assistant

The closing date is 09 December 2026

Job summary
Be the helping hand that changes someone's day. Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next challenge? Join the Agincare family at Cheriton Care Home and use your skills to make a real difference in residents lives, every single day. This is a role where your compassion and experience can help create a home where people feel comfortable, valued, and truly cared for. And theres now even more reason to join us, with a £500 welcome bonus!

What we offer:

• £13.46 per hour
• £500 welcome bonus*
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000)
• Outstanding career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
• Blue Light discount package
• Company pension scheme
• On-demand pay

Were looking for: We have full-time, part-time and bank opportunities available, across both day and night shifts.

Youll need:

• Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
• Level 2 Health & Social Care, or working towards Level 3
• Availability to work alternate weekends
• A caring, confident approach and the ability to support and guide others

Your role:

• Deliver and lead high-quality, person-centred care
• Support residents with personal care, dignity, and independence
• Administer medication safely and accurately
• Contribute to and review care plans
• Lead activities, outings, and meaningful engagement
• Support and guide team members, stepping up when needed

Supporting people to live with comfort and joy in a place they call home is something truly special and youll feel that difference every day.

Main duties of the job
Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next challenge? Join the Agincare family at Cheriton Care Home and use your skills to make a real difference in residents lives, every single day. This is a role where your compassion and experience can help create a home where people feel comfortable, valued, and truly cared for. The role offers a £500 welcome bonus and £13.46 per hour, with opportunities for career development and fully funded training up to QCF Level 5. We offer full-time, part-time, and bank opportunities for both day and night shifts. You'll need a minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK, Level 2 Health & Social Care, or be working towards Level 3, and availability to work alternate weekends. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality, person-centred care, supporting residents, administering medication, and supporting and guiding team members.

About us
For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK. With more than 5,500 team members, we are one of the country's 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 regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Agincare strongly supports the development of its team members, offering outstanding career development and fully funded training up to QCF Level 5.

Details
Date posted: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £13.46 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 1573507564
Job locations: Agincare Homes Holdings, Dorchester, DT1 2EN, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Package Description: Be the helping hand that changes someone's day. Are you an experienced care professional ready for your next challenge? Join the Agincare family at Cheriton Care Home and use your skills to make a real difference in residents lives, every single day.

This is a role where your compassion and experience can help create a home where people feel comfortable, valued, and truly cared for. And theres now even more reason to join us, with a £500 welcome bonus!

What we offer: £13.46 per hour
£500 welcome bonus*
Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000)
Outstanding career development & fully funded training up to QCF Level 5
Blue Light discount package
Company pension scheme
On-demand pay

Were looking for: We have full-time, part-time and bank opportunities available, across both day and night shifts.

Youll need:
Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK
Level 2 Health & Social Care, or working towards Level 3
Availability to work alternate weekends
A caring, confident approach and the ability to support and guide others

Your role: Deliver and lead high-quality, person-centred care
Support residents with personal care, dignity, and independence
Administer medication safely and accurately
Contribute to and review care plans
Lead activities, outings, and meaningful engagement
Support and guide team members, stepping up when needed

Supporting people to live with comfort and joy in a place they call home is something truly special and youll feel that difference every day.

If youre ready to take the next step in your care career, apply today!

About Agincare For 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.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK. Level 2 Health & Social Care, or working towards Level 3.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name: Agincare
Address: Agincare Homes Holdings, Dorchester, DT1 2EN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.agincare.com/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Team, Agincare Homes Holdings
Email: Recruitment@agincare.com

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