Care Assistant


Location
Bournemouth, England
Salary
£12.76
Profession
Care support worker
Deadline
27 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
28 Aug 2026
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Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

1 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Qualifications

    Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK (we cannot currently offer sponsorship) and previous care experience is required for this role. Able to work alternative weekends.

Desirable

Not listed in the available specification.

Job summary

Package Description: Fancy getting a feel for the job before you apply? Come along to our Dorset Careers Open Day and find out what a career in care could really look like. Meet the team, ask any questions you have, and interview with us on the day for this role. 10th September | 10am 2pm at the Dorchester Corn Exchange. You can book your place here to reserve your interview time: Book your place on Eventbrite or just turn up on the day. 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) 36 hours per week including alternate weekends Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000* £12.76 per hour Blue Light Card discounts Company pension scheme On-demand pay What you w

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. You will 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, and deliver person-centred care as part of a team. The role requires someone kind, compassionate, great with people, and available to work alternate weekends. We offer outstanding career development with funded training, a 36-hour workweek, a Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000, Blue Light Card discounts, a company pension scheme, and on-demand pay.

About us

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.

Details

  • Date posted: 28 August 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £12.76 an hour
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: 1542945636
  • Job locations: Agincare Homes Holdings, Bournemouth, BH3 7AZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Fancy getting a feel for the job before you apply? Come along to our Dorset Careers Open Day and find out what a career in care could really look like. Meet the team, ask any questions you have, and interview with us on the day for this role. 10th September | 10am 2pm at the Dorchester Corn Exchange. You can book your place here to reserve your interview time:Book your place on Eventbrite or just turn up on the day.

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.

  • Outstanding career development with funded training (up to QCF Level 5)
  • 36 hours per week including alternate weekends
  • Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000*
  • £12.76 per hour
  • Blue Light Card discounts
  • Company pension scheme
  • On-demand pay
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Opportunities Available:
  • Care Assistant to work 36 hours per week from 8am to 8pm to include alternative weekends
  • Bank Care Assistant to have the availability to work day, night and weekend shifts as and when required - this is a zero hour contract
  • Previous care experience is required for this role
  • Able to work alternative weekends

Blenheim care home

  • Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/dorset/blenheim-care-home-bournemouth/
  • Care Quality Commission Rating: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-134642215

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

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.

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