Care Assistant


Location
Poole, England
Salary
£12.76 an hour
Profession
Care support worker
Deadline
27 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
29 Aug 2026
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Job requirements

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Essential

1 listed

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  • Qualifications

    No experience needed - full training provided. Minimum 12 months right to work in the UK is required. Able to work alternate 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 (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) 36 hours day contract 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

Main duties of the job

Join our team as a Care Assistant and help residents live with comfort, dignity, and joy. You will be providing personal care and support, administering and recording medication, assisting with daily living activities, supporting activities and social engagement, and promoting dignity, independence, and well-being. No experience is needed as full training is provided. We offer outstanding career development with funded training up to QCF Level 5. You will work 36 hours per week with a salary of up to £12.76 per hour. Additional benefits include a Refer-a-Friend bonus up to £1,000, Blue Light Card discounts, a company pension scheme, and on-demand pay. Our Dorset Careers Open Day is the perfect opportunity to meet our team and see what a career in care looks like. The event will be held on 10th September from 10 am to 2 pm at the Dorchester Corn Exchange. You can book an interview slot or turn up on the day.

About us

Agincare Homes Holdings, part of Agincare, has been providing high-quality care and support services across the UK for 40 years. With more than 5,500 team members and over 170 locations nationwide, Agincare is one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers. We offer support to both adults and children, regulated by the CQC and Ofsted, respectively. Agincare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds and experiences are welcome. We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and the Armed Forces community and offer guaranteed interviews to eligible applicants. Currently, we cannot offer visa sponsorship. We emphasize outstanding career development for our employees, providing funded training and a structured path for career progression. Join Agincare and make a difference in the lives of others while benefiting from our robust support and development programs.

Details

  • Date posted: 29 August 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £12.76 an hour
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: 1542980785
  • Job locations: Agincare Homes Holdings, Poole, BH13 6JF, 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.

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.

  • Outstanding career development with funded training (up to QCF Level 5)
  • 36 hours day contract 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
  • 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.
  • 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

Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home

Care home: Nursing Home in Poole, Dorset | Care Home | AgincareCQC rating: Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home - Care Quality Commission

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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